Influence of growth factors on mesenchymal stem cell differentiation for later annulus fibrosus tissue engineering

Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is one of the most prevalent health concerns, debilitating, and economically significant causes of morbidity worldwide. Its incidence is growing exponentially with current demographic changes and an ageing population. In addition, cartilage itself has limited...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tab, Isabella
Other Authors: Wang Dongan
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/68362