The role of laminins in cartilaginous tissues: from development to regeneration

As a key molecule of the extracellular matrix, laminin provides a delicate microenvironment for cell functions. Recent findings suggest that laminins expressed by cartilage-forming cells (chondrocytes, progenitor cells and stem cells) could promote chondrogenesis. However, few papers outline the eff...

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Main Authors: Y Sun, TL Wang, WS Toh, M Pei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AO Research Institute Davos 2017-07-01
Series:European Cells & Materials
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Online Access:http://www.ecmjournal.org/papers/vol034/pdf/v034a03.pdf