Behavior of mesenchymal stem cells in the chemical microenvironment of the intervertebral disc.
STUDY DESIGN: Responses of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from 2 age groups was analyzed under chemical conditions representative of the intervertebral disc (IVD) (low glucose levels, acidic pH, high osmolarity, and combined conditions). OBJECTIVE.: To determine the microenvironmental conditions of t...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2008
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