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11846033

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-2-15
pubmed:abstractText
The biochemical properties of articular cartilage rely on the biochemical composition and integrity of its extracellular matrix. This matrix consists mainly of a collagen network and the proteoglycan-rich ground substance. In osteoarthritis, ongoing cartilage matrix destruction takes place, leading to a progressive loss in joint function. Beside the degradation of molecular matrix components, destabilization of supramolecular structures such as the collagen network and changes in the expression profile of matrix molecules also take place. These processes, as well as the pattern of cellular reaction, explain the pathology of osteoarthritic cartilage degeneration. The loss of histochemical proteoglycan staining reflects the damage at the molecular level, whereas the supramolecular matrix destruction leads to fissuring and finally to the loss of the cartilage. Chondrocytes react by increasing matrix synthesis, proliferating, and changing their cellular phenotype. Gene expression mapping in situ and gene expression profiling allows characterization of the osteoarthritic cellular phenotype, a key determinant for understanding and manipulating the osteoarthritic disease process.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
1420-682X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
59
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
5-18
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2002
pubmed:articleTitle
Molecular pathology and pathobiology of osteoarthritic cartilage.
pubmed:affiliation
Institute of Pathology, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. Thomas.Aigner@patho.imed.uni-erlangen.de
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't