2001 Volvo Award Winner in Basic Science Studies: Effect of nutrient supply on the viability of cells from the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc.

STUDY DESIGN: Disc cell viability was analyzed in relation to nutrient supply and cellular demand in vitro in a diffusion chamber. OBJECTIVE: To determine relations among nutrient supply, nutrient concentrations. and cell viability. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Although a fall in nutrient supply has...

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Main Authors: Horner, H, Urban, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2001