Unraveling the chemical changes induced on human meniscus by ostoearthritis using micro-Raman spectroscopy

• Main Authors: Παπασπυριδάκου, Παναγιώτα, Παπαχρήστου, Διονύσιος, Μέγας, Παναγιώτης, Κοντογιάννης, Χρίστος, Όρκουλα, Μαλβίνα
• Other Authors: Papaspyridakou, Panagiota
• Format: Conference (paper)
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: Raman spectroscopy; Meniscus; Osteoarthritis; Collagen; Dermatan sulfate; Chondroitin sulfate; Φασματοσκοπία Raman; Μηνίσκος; Οστεοαρθρίτιδα; Κολλαγόνο; Θειική δερματάνη; Θειική χονδροϊτίνη

Human meniscus a crescent-shaped fibrocartilagenous structure that divides partly the knee joint cavity and is vulnerable to chemical changes caused by pathological conditions. Osteoarthritis is characterized by degeneration of cartilage, precipitation of inorganic crystals and overall deterio...