Anti-Dlx5 Retards the Progression of Osteoarthritis through Inhibiting Chondrocyte Hypertrophy and Apoptosis

<div>Anti-Dlx5 treatment decreases the production of BMP-2 and Dlx5 in OA cartilage. (a) Representative immunohistochemical staining images of Dlx5 and BMP-2 in cartilages from the NC group, OA group, and OA + anti-Dlx5 group. Scale bar: 50 <i>μ</i>m. (b) Quantification analysis of Dlx5 and BMP-2 staining in cartilages from the NC group, OA group, and OA + anti-Dlx5 group.</div>

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Figure 3: Anti-Dlx5 Retards the Progression of Osteoarthritis through Inhibiting Chondrocyte Hypertrophy and Apoptosis 