This article has been accepted for publication and undergone full peer review but has not been through the copyediting, typesetting, pagination and proofreading process which may lead to differences between this version and the Version of Record. Please cite this article as doi: 10.1002/term.2515 This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Exposure to Reversine affects the chondrocyte morphology and phenotype in vitro Gasparini S. 1# , Villa F. 1# , Molfetta L. 2 , Repaci E. 1 , Castagnola P. 3 , Quarto R. 1 , and Giannoni P. 1 1: Stem Cell Laboratory, Dept. Experimental Medicine (Di.Me.S.), University of Genova, Advanced Biotechnology Centre, L.go R. Benzi, 10; 16132 – Genova, Italy; 2: Orthopedic Unit; Dept. of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Maternal-Infant Sciences (Di.N.O.G.M.I), University of Genova, L.go P. Daneo 3, 16132 - Genova, Italy; 3: IRCCS AOU San Martino-IST, L.go R. Benzi, 10; 16132 – Genova, Italy Short title: Reversine affects chondrocyte morphology and phenotype Corresponding Author: Dr Paolo Giannoni Stem Cell Laboratory Dept. Experimental Medicine, University of Genova c/o Advanced Biotechnology Centre L.go R. Benzi, 10; 16132 – Genova, Italy Tel: +390105558436 Fax: +390105558501 e-mail: paolo.giannoni@unige.it # These authors equally contributed to the presented work.