高血压通过神经内分泌信号加速骨关节炎

Su- Jin Kim†, Hyo- Eun Kim†, Ki- Ho Chung, Gyuseok Lee, Ka Hyon Park, Young- Gwon Kim, Mangeun Kim, Weon- Young Choi, Soo- Chang Joo, Hae Jin Kee, Seung- Hee Kwon, Jong- Keun Seon, Gun- Woo Lee, Yoonkyung Won, Jeong- Tae Koh, Jin Han, Jang- Soo Chun*, Je- Hwang Ryu* INTRODUCTION: Osteoarthritis (OA), the leading cause of disability among older adults, has long been considered a disease driven primarily by mechanical wear and tear. However, accumulating evidence indicates that OA is also influenced by systemic metabolic, endocrine, and vascular factors. Hypertension, which is highly prevalent in aging populations, is associated with an increased OA risk and greater severity. …