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Estrogen effects on cartilage and bone changes in models for osteoarthritis

Author(s) : Sniekers, Y.H.
Description : Osteoarthritis (OA) is a frequently occurring musculoskeletal disorder, leading to joint pain and disability. Although all tissues in the joint can be affected, the focus of this thesis is on changes in bone and cartilage. Evidence from literature suggests that estrogen may have an OA-protective eff...
Language(s) : English
Subject(s) : bone , estrogen , cartilage , osteoarthritis
Publisher(s) : Erasmus University Rotterdam
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Publication Date(s) : 2009-09-24