| TGFβ1 | Transforming growth factor β1 |
| DKK1 | Dickkopf 1 |
| C/EBPβ | CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein β |
| SMURF1 | Smad ubiquitin regulatory factor 1 |
| SMURF2 | Smad ubiquitin regulatory factor 2 |
| ALP | Alkaline phosphates |
| BSP | Bone sialoprotein |
| COL1 | Type 1 collagen |
| ON | Osteonectin |
| OCN | Osteocalcin |
| RANKL | Receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand |
| RUNX2 | Runt-related transcription factor 2 |
| OA | Osteoarthritis |
| PBS | Phosphate buffered saline |
| DMEM | Dulbecco’s modified eagle medium |
| FBS | Fetal bovine serum |
| AA | Ascorbic acid |
| ARS | Alizarin red S |
| HA | Hydroxyapatite |
| BF | Bright Field |
| siRNA | Small interfering RNA |
| Actino D | Actinomycin D |
| CHX | Cycloheximide |