The nucleus of the intervertebral disc from development to degeneration
SYNOPSIS. The nucleus of the intervertébral disc in humans shows the most dramatic changes with age of any cartilaginous tissue. It originates from the notochord. In the foetus and infant, the nucleus contains actively dividing and biosynthetically active notochordal cells. The proteoglycans and oth...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2000
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