Abstract:Synovium is the soft tissue that lines the non-cartilaginous surfaces within joints. It has been reported that synovial cells are activated during the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis. In this study, we quantitate and compare the cellular composition of synovia derived from individuals with non-inflammatory osteoarthritis (OA) and those with inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Synovia from OA (n=8) and RA (n=5) patients were used for hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. A light microscopic examination… Show more
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