Immunohistochemical study of matrilin-1 in arthritic articular cartilage of the mandibular condyle
Immunohistochemical study of matrilin-1 in arthritic articular cartilage of the mandibular condyle
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DOI:
10.1034/j.1600-0714.2003.00093.x
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发表时间:
2003-04-01
影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
Tanne, K
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作者:
Ohno, S;Murakami, K;Tanne, K
Background: The objective of this study was to investigate the expression of matrilin-1 in arthritic articular cartilage of the mandibular condyle by means of immunohistochemical methods.Methods: Condylar cartilage specimens were obtained from temporomandibular joints (TMJs) of 12 patients with arthritis (osteoarthritis and internal derangement) (mean age 51.8 years; age range 28-71 years) and four patients with TMJ ankylosis (mean age 44.0 years; age range 16-64 years), diagnosed clinically and with imaging examinations. Paraffin sections were immunostained with anti-matrilin-1 antibodies.Results: Matrilin-1 expression was detected in both patient groups with TMJ ankylosis and arthritis, and the level was remarkably higher in arthritic cartilage. The mean percentage of matrilin-1-producing cells to the total chondrocytes was significantly (P