Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP 4) in Osteoarthritis: Linking Metabolic Inflammation to Joint Degeneration
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Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent chronic joint disorder and a leading cause of pain, disability, and reduced quality of life. While traditionally viewed as a “wear-and-tear” condition, OA is now recognized as a whole-joint disease driven by biomechanical overload and low-grade inflammation, with a distinct metabolic
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