Phenotype and energy metabolism differ between osteoarthritic chondrocytes from male compared to female patients: Implications for sexual dimorphism in osteoarthritis development?

The prevalence and severity of knee osteoarthritis (OA) is greater in females than males. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is an underlying difference in the biology of OA chondrocytes from males and females.

Source: Osteoarthritis and Cartilage - November 5, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Lekha Jain, Caitlin A Jardim, Richard Yulo, Scott M Bolam, A Paul Monk, Jacob T Munro, Rocco Pitto, Jade Tamatea, Nicola Dalbeth, Raewyn C Poulsen Source Type: research