Go Nakayama et al.: Compressive Force and IL-1β Degrade Cartilage Matrix Influence of Compressive Force and IL-1β on Metabolism of the Extracellular Matrix in Human Chondrocytes

1) Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan 2) Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and Division of Advanced Dental Treatment, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan 3) Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry,Tokyo, Japan 4) Department of Oral Health Sciences and Division of Functional Morphology, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan 5) Department of Biochemistry and Division of Functional Morphology, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan (Accepted for publication, January 5, 2012)