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Osteoarthritic cells express growth plate signals. The osteoarthritic chondrocytes express hypertrophic chondrocyte phenotype, which is commonly found in the growth plate of adolescents. The hypertrophic markers, including Col X, HIF-2α, Runx2, Osterix, and relevant hypertrophic genes are all altered in the process.
