| Literature DB >> 30203722 |
Robert M Stefani1, Saiti S Halder1, Eben G Estell1, Andy J Lee1, Amy M Silverstein1, Evie Sobczak1, Nadeen O Chahine1,2, Gerard A Ateshian1,3, Roshan P Shah2, Clark T Hung1.
Abstract
IMPACT STATEMENT: The synovium envelops the diarthrodial joint and plays a key regulatory role in defining the composition of the synovial fluid through filtration and biosynthesis of critical boundary lubricants. Synovium changes often precede cartilage damage in osteoarthritis. We describe a novel in vitro tissue engineered model, validated against native synovium explants, to investigate the structure-function of synovium through quantitative solute transport measures. Synovium was evaluated in the presence of a proinflammatory cytokine, interleukin-1, or the clinically relevant corticosteroid, dexamethasone. We anticipate that a better understanding of synovium transport would support efforts to develop more effective strategies aimed at restoring joint health.Entities:
Keywords: models; osteoarthritis; solute transport; synovium
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30203722 PMCID: PMC6482911 DOI: 10.1089/ten.TEA.2018.0142
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Tissue Eng Part A ISSN: 1937-3341 Impact factor: 3.845