Xiufeng Niu
Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Hospital of Jinan Military Command, Jinan, China, 250031
[ 1 ] - Effects of estradiol on reduction of osteoarthritis in rabbits through effect on matrix metalloproteinase proteins
Objective(s): Osteoarthritis (OA), as a known degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. In this study, we aimed to elucidate unclear pathogenesis of OA. Materials and Methods: Rabbit models of OA were established by the transection of the anterior cruciate ligament. Rabbits were randomly divided into three equal groups: the experimental group (OA modeling, treated with e...
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