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Abstract
Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition (CPPDD) disease is an increasingly common form of arthritis affecting the elderly. It is characterized by the formation of CPPD crystals in articular cartilage and usually results in severe cartilage destruction with loss of joint function. This article discusses our understanding of how and why these crystals form, highlighting recent developments in the field.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11177767 DOI: 10.1007/s11926-001-0046-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Rheumatol Rep ISSN: 1523-3774 Impact factor: 4.592