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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Main Authors: Wuertz, K, Godburn, K, Neidlinger-Wilke, C, Urban, J, Iatridis, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008