Non‐enzymatic glycation reduces glucose transport in the human cartilage endplate independently of matrix porosity or proteoglycan content

Abstract Background Intervertebral disc degeneration is associated with low back pain, which is a leading cause of disability. While the precise causes of disc degeneration are unknown, inadequate nutrient and metabolite transport through the cartilage endplate (CEP) may be one important factor. Pri...

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Main Authors: Jae‐Young Jung, Mohamed Habib, Luke J. Morrissette, Shannon C. Timmons, Tristan Maerz, Aaron J. Fields
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-03-01
Series:JOR Spine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jsp2.1297