Current Perspectives on Nucleus Pulposus Fibrosis in Disc Degeneration and Repair

A growing body of evidence in humans and animal models indicates an association between intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) and increased fibrotic elements in the nucleus pulposus (NP). These include enhanced matrix turnover along with the abnormal deposition of collagens and other fibrous matric...

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Main Authors: Yi Sun, Minmin Lyu, Qiuji Lu, Kenneth Cheung, Victor Leung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/12/6612