Neutrophil Elastase Induces Chondrocyte Apoptosis and Facilitates the Occurrence of Osteoarthritis via Caspase Signaling Pathway

• Main Authors: Ganyu Wang (Author), Weiqiang Jing (Author), Yuxuan Bi (Author), Yue Li (Author), Liang Ma (Author), Hui Yang (Author), Yuankai Zhang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common and prevalent chronic joint disorders in the elderly population across the globe, resulting in severe disability and impairment of quality of life. Existing treatment can only alleviate the symptoms and delay the progression of OA. Therefore, novel and effectiv...