Abstract:Background Matrix vesicles (MVs) are membrane-bound organelles that are physiologic components of the extracellular matrix of connective tissues. MVs from articular cartilage are well characterised and range in size from 50-100 nm. MVs participate in mineralisation by acting as foci of calcium crystal formation. Acute gouty arthritis preferentially occurs in osteoarthritic joints and can co-occur with calcium crystals, but the role of MVs in monosodium urate (MSU) crystal formation is unexplored. We hypothesis… Show more
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