Molecular analysis of chondrocytes cultured in agarose in response to dynamic compression
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Articular cartilage is exposed to high mechanical loads under normal physiological conditions and articular chondrocytes regulate the composition of cartilaginous matrix, in response to mechanical signals. However, the intracellular...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-09-01
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Series: | BMC Biotechnology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6750/8/71 |