Molecular analysis of chondrocytes cultured in agarose in response to dynamic compression

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Articular cartilage is exposed to high mechanical loads under normal physiological conditions and articular chondrocytes regulate the composition of cartilaginous matrix, in response to mechanical signals. However, the intracellular...

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Main Authors: Mallein-Gerin Frédéric, Aubert-Foucher Elisabeth, Paumier Anne, Bougault Carole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-09-01
Series:BMC Biotechnology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6750/8/71

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