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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2026

Combination of hypoxia and hyperosmolarity reduces

Elena De Angelis, Roberta Saleri, Filippo Marcotti, Luca Ferrari, Valeria Cavalli, Rosanna Di Lecce, Matteo Zoboli, Francesca Ravanetti, Benedetta Passeri, Paolo Martelli and 1 more

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Elena De Angelis *Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Roberta SaleriDepartment of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Filippo Marcotti *Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Luca FerrariDepartment of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Valeria CavalliDepartment of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Rosanna Di LecceDepartment of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Matteo ZoboliDepartment of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Francesca RavanettiDepartment of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Benedetta PasseriDepartment of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Paolo MartelliDepartment of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Paolo Borghetti *Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.

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Abstract

Introduction: Articular cartilage (AC) is an avascular tissue with a highly specialized extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment characterized by low oxygen tension and high osmolarity. Standard in vitro culture conditions fail to replicate these features and may promote chondrocyte de-differentiation. This study investigated the combined effects of hypoxia and hyperosmolarity on chondrocyte phenotype and function. Methods: Human articular chondrocytes were cultured under standard conditions (20% O Results: Hypoxia and hyperosmolarity synergistically reduced de-differentiation marker expression and enhanced Discussion: Mimicking the native cartilage microenvironment modulates chondrocyte phenotype and function, particularly in early de-differentiation stages. Although responsiveness declines over time, key phenotypic markers remain influenced. These findings support the importance of physiologically relevant culture conditions to improve chondrocyte quality for cartilage repair strategies, including autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) and matrix-assisted chondrocyte implantation (MACI).

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articular cartilagechondrocytesdifferentiationhypoxiaosmolarity

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