The Effect of Ageing and Degeneration on Glycosaminoglycan Concentration in the Intervertebral Disc
Introduction: The correct spatial distribution and high negative charge of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) within the intervertebral disc (IVD) are responsible for discs water imbibition, proper osmotic pressure, and as such IVD’s physiological swelling behaviors and compressive properties. The aim of th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Knowledge E
2021-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Spine Practice |
| Online Access: | https://knepublishing.com/index.php/jsp/article/view/9798 |