Study proves protein filament's role in cartilage strength
Monday, December 13, 2010 - 14:04
in Health & Medicine
Research conducted by UC Davis Health System and the Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic shows how the protein filament vimentin provides healthy cartilage with the mechanical strength and flexibility necessary to resist stress. Published in the January 2011 issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic Research, the study is the first detailed look at the role of vimentin in cartilage in both healthy and osteoarthritic joints.
