It's the first time anyone has been able to take images of the surface growth ... of its kind—shows how cholesterol crystals grow inside a tiny fluid device using a mix of alcohol and water.

They can be found in both layers of this synovial membrane and contribute to normal joint function by producing extracellular matrix components and lubricants. However, under inflammatory conditions ...

Biological samples, including joint synovial tissue and serum samples ... Results: We found that moxibustion could reduce the ankle edema induced by MSU crystals, decrease the expression of related ...

Introduction: Birefringent crystals such as monosodium-urate (MSU) and cholesterol crystals (CC) likely contribute to the progression of coronary artery disease (CAD) due to their potential to ...