Type x collagen synthesis in human osteoarthritic cartilage. indication of chondrocyte hypertrophy

K. Von Der Mark, T. Kirsch, A. Nerlich, A. Kuss, G. Weseloh, K. Glückert, H. Stöss

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Abstract

Objective. To investigate the appearance of hypertrophic chondrocytes in osteoarthritic (OA) cartilage, using type X collagen as a specific marker. Methods. The biosynthesis of type X collagen was examined by metabolic labeling of freshly isolated articular chondrocytes with 3H‐proline, immunoprecipitation, and sodium dodecyl sulfate–polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of the synthesized collagens. Extracellular deposition of types X and II collagen was analyzed immunohistochemically. Results. Immunostaining revealed an irregular distribution of type X collagen, which was localized around chondrocyte clusters in fibrillated OA cartilage, but was absent from the noncalcified region of normal articular cartilage. Freshly isolated OA chondrocytes synthesized predominantly type X collagen, while control chondrocytes synthesized mostly type II collagen. Conclusion. Our findings indicate focal premature chondrocyte differentiation to hypertrophic cells in OA cartilage.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)806-811
Number of pages6
JournalArthritis and Rheumatology
Volume35
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1992

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology
  • Pharmacology (medical)

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