Hirose N

No ORCID on file · 1 paper in corpus · active 2026
2026
Cartilage ·doi:10.1177/19476035261423781

IntroductionOsteoarthritis (OA) is more common in women, suggesting a link to estrogen. Estrogen supports cartilage homeostasis and metabolism via two receptors: ERα and ERβ. Mechanical stress is the primary cause of OA and affects cellular…