Abstract:BackgroundOA osteoarthritis is a heterogeneous group of diseases of different etiology with similar biological, morphological, clinical manifestations and consequences, which are based on damage to all articular structures (cartilage, subchondral bone, synovial membrane, ligaments, capsules, periarticular muscles). A key role in the pathogenesis of OA is played by an increase in the catabolic activity of various cytokines, as well as matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) of the cartilage itself.ObjectivesThe purpose… Show more
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