Cationic tantalum oxide nanoparticle contrast agent for micro computed tomography reveals articular cartilage proteoglycan distribution and collagen architecture alterations

In this study, we aim to establish the depth-dependent relationship between Ta2O5-cNP diffusion and cartilage constituents (proteoglycan content, collagen content and network architecture).

Source: Osteoarthritis and Cartilage - December 5, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jiri J äntti, Anisha Joenathan, Maria Fugazzola, Juuso Tuppurainen, Juuso T.J. Honkanen, Juha Töyräs, René van Weeren, Brian D. Snyder, Mark W. Grinstaff, Hanna Matikka, Janne T.A. Mäkelä Source Type: research