Advances in Lab-Grown Cartilage
Bioengineers at the University of Cal., San Diego, have grown biological cartilage, composed of juvenile cartilage cells, which closely resembles normal human cartilage.
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Osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative joint disease, is the most frequent cause of disability in adults. An estimated 80% of the population over 75 years have osteoarthritis. For more information see:
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Fat Used to Form Cartilage
Scientists in joint disease research at Duke University, have shown that it is possible to grow cartilage from the stem cells of fat tissue. See:
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RA Gene Discovery
The discovery by deCODE genetics, of a gene linked to disease variants in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is a major step toward predicting predisposition toward the disease, possible ways to minimize serious joint damage, and identification of therapeutic targets for treatment intervention. DeCODE and Roche Diagnostics will work jointly to develop products for effective testing and more specific medicines. See Mapping of Gene Linked to RA
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Study
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin diseases (NIAMS) is sponsoring a registry with four major academic institutions to evaluate Rheumatoid Arthritis in African Americans. This is the only current study focused on this group who are generally underrepresented in such clinical studies.
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