Notochord Cells in Intervertebral Disc Development and Degeneration
The intervertebral disc is a complex structure responsible for flexibility, multi-axial motion, and load transmission throughout the spine. Importantly, degeneration of the intervertebral disc is thought to be an initiating factor for back pain. Due to a lack of understanding of the pathways that go...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Developmental Biology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2221-3759/4/1/3 |