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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AO Research Institute Davos
2017-07-01
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Series: | European Cells & Materials |
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Online Access: | http://www.ecmjournal.org/papers/vol034/pdf/v034a03.pdf |