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William A. Cowan

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Human hip osteoarthritis-associated Chadl variant induces intervertebral disc degeneration in mice

Kimheak Sao, Bryn Mallon, Jacqueline Shine, Anastasia Mavridis, Elena V. Filippova, Jack R. Felkner, Carson D. Shepler, Tanner M. Orders, Susan D’Costa, William A. Cowan, Brian O. Diekman, Makarand V. Risbud

This study shows that a human hip OA-associated Chadl variant causes intervertebral disc degeneration in mice, with changes in ECM and biomechanics.

bioRxiv · Jun 6, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology