Expression of HtrA1 and TgfB1 in Osteoarthritis

Authors

Karl Andersen, Brigham Young University
Dr. David Kooyman, Brigham Young University

Keywords

HtrA1, TgfB1, osteoarthritis, mice colonies, SEDC

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

Osteoarthritis increasingly debilitates and causes discomfiture to millions of people worldwide. Most people over 65 years of age suffer from symptoms of osteoarthritis. There has, up to this point, been effectively no clear understanding of the processes of the body that contribute genetically or mechanically to this severe condition. The result of this lack of knowledge is a general absence of prevention and treatment measures. As of today, treatments consist only of joint replacement and pain reduction measures.

Recommended Citation

Andersen, Karl and Kooyman, Dr. David (2014) "Expression of HtrA1 and TgfB1 in Osteoarthritis," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 872.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/872