The role of mechano growth factor in chondrocytes and cartilage defects: a concise review
Mechano growth factor (MGF), an isoform of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), is recognized as a typical mechanically sensitive growth factor and has been shown to play an indispensable role in the skeletal system. In the joint cavity, MGF is highly expressed in chondrocytes, especially in the da...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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China Science Publishing & Media Ltd.
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica |
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| Online Access: | https://www.sciengine.com/doi/10.3724/abbs.2023086 |