Effect of alendronate on endochondral ossification in mandibular condyles of growing rats

The replacement of the calcified cartilage by bone tissue during the endochondral ossification of the mandibular condyle is dependent of the resorbing activity of osteoclats. After partial resorption, calcified cartilage septa are covered by a primary bone matrix secreted by osteoblasts. Osteoadheri...

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Main Authors: V. Bradaschia-Correa, F.A.C. Barrence, L.B. Ferreira, L.F. Massa, V.E. Arana-Chavez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-05-01
Series:European Journal of Histochemistry
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Online Access:http://www.ejh.it/index.php/ejh/article/view/2014