Research Article: Periodic Mechanical Stress Inhibits the Development of Osteoarthritis via Regulating ATF-Akt Axis
Introduction:
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease affecting the elderly, causing joint pain and deformity, and may even lead to disability in severe cases. It has been reported that more than million people are affected by OA worldwide. A large cohort study reported a prevalence of .% and .% for symptomatic and radiographic OA in men and women, respectively. OA not only severely affects the quality of life of patients but also imposes a heavy medical burden. , OA is a whole joint disease and characterized…
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