Research Article

The Antioxidant Resveratrol Protects against Chondrocyte Apoptosis by Regulating the COX-2/NF-κB Pathway in Created Temporomandibular Osteoarthritis

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RES influenced the expression of COX-2/P65/MMPs and cartilage markers in mouse TMJOA model. (a) The mRNA expression of COX-2, P65, and MMP1 and MMP13 in MCC was detected by RT-PCR. RES treatment could suppress COX-2 expression and related inflammation pathway. (b) The levels of ACAN and COL2 gene expressions in the mouse condylar cartilage were determined by RT-PCR. RES treatment had therapeutic effects against MCC degradation (; , ).
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