Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10431888 Journal of Biomechanics 2013 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
The results demonstrate that the absence of β1 integrins on the surface of chondrocytes increases the stiffness and modifies the diffusion properties of costal cartilage. Our data imply that β1 integrins-mediated chondrocyte-matrix interactions directly affect cartilage biomechanics probably by modifying physical properties of individual cells. This study thus highlights the crucial role of β1 integrins in the cartilage function.
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