Fig 2.
1,25-(OH)2D3 activates MMP13 expression in a time-dependent manner. ATDC5 chondrocytes were cultured in DMEM and treated with 10 nM of 1,25-(OH)2D3 for different time points as indicated. RNA was isolated and measured by quantitative real-time RT-PCR. Level of RNA from control group was normalized to a value of 1. Values are presented as the mean ±S.D. *: A star indicates statistical significance compared to control group.