Abstract:Background
In the synovial fluid of joints affected by osteoarthritis (OA),the concentration and molecular weight of hyaluronic acid (HA) is reduced,which negatively affects its viscoelastic properties and lubricity.In this regard,the possibility of stimulating β-cells of the synovial membrane of the joint in order to intensify production of own HA anabolic cytokines is of particular interest.At present two biotechnologies are used:autologous conditioned serum (ACS) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP),which reprodu… Show more
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