| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6050733 | Archives of Oral Biology | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The collagen type II content of the condyle clearly distinguished this cartilaginous structure from the disc and fossa. Since autoimmunity against collagen type II is associated with JIA, the relatively abundant presence of this type of collagen in the condyle might provide an explanation why primarily this cartilaginous structure of the TMJ is affected in JIA patients.
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Authors
Hessam Tabeian, Astrid D. Bakker, Teun J. de Vries, Behrouz Zandieh-Doulabi, Frank Lobbezoo, Vincent Everts,