ba0001pp17 | Arthritis and other joint diseases: translational and clinical | ECTS2013
Funck-Brentano Thomas
, Bouaziz Wafa
, Geoffroy Valerie
, Hannouche Didier
, Marty Caroline
, Hay Eric
, Cohen-Solal Martine
Objective: Wnt/β-catenin pathway is a main regulator of bone remodeling, but might be inhibited in cartilage in osteoarthritis (OA). We here investigated the effect of mechanical loading in Wnt activation and the expression of Wnt antagonists in the joint tissues.Methods: Topgal mice were used. Mice underwent partial meniscectomy (Mnx) and sacrificed at 4, 6, and 9 weeks. Dissected knees were scanned by microCT and then prepared for cryosectioning t...