Degeneration of Articular Cartilage in the Temporomandibluar Joint of Mice with Disproportionate Micromelia (Dmm)

Authors

Robert R. Seegmiller, Brigham Young University

Keywords

articular cartilage, temporomandibluar joint, mice

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease affecting humans today. This disease leads to premature degradation of articular cartilage in joints, such as the knee, and it can be caused by mutations in collagen coding genes. Collagen is the basic building block of cartilage, so any mutations would affect the response of collagen to outside factors.

Recommended Citation

Seegmiller, Robert R. (2013) "Degeneration of Articular Cartilage in the Temporomandibluar Joint of Mice with Disproportionate Micromelia (Dmm)," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1405.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1405