Current insights on use of growth factors as therapy for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Current insights on use of growth factors as therapy for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Chronic low back pain is a critical health problem and a leading cause of disability in aging populations. A major cause of low back pain is considered to be the degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD). Recent advances in therapeutics, particularly cell and tissue engineering, offer potential...

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Main Authors: Kennon Justin C., Awad Mohamed E., Chutkan Norman, DeVine John, Fulzele Sadanand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2018-05-01
Series:Biomolecular Concepts
Subjects:
growth factor
intervertebral disc
tissue engineering
intervertebral disc disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/bmc-2018-0003

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