Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10536893 Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Proteins and Proteomics 2012 13 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Osteoarthritis is characterised by degradation of cartilage extracellular matrix. ► Collagen is degraded by matrix metalloproteinases such as MMP-13. ► Aggrecan is degraded by related ADAMTS metalloproteinases. ► Less abundant cartilage components are degraded by a variety of proteinases. ► Factors such as inflammation and mechanical damage stimulate enzyme expression.
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