A combined approach for the assessment of cell viability and cell functionality of human fibrochondrocytes for use in tissue engineering.

Temporo-mandibular joint disc disorders are highly prevalent in adult populations. Autologous chondrocyte implantation is a well-established method for the treatment of several chondral defects. However, very few studies have been carried out using human fibrous chondrocytes from the temporo-mandibu...

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Main Authors: Ingrid Garzón, Victor Carriel, Ana Belén Marín-Fernández, Ana Celeste Oliveira, Juan Garrido-Gómez, Antonio Campos, María Del Carmen Sánchez-Quevedo, Miguel Alaminos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3525587?pdf=render