The effect of oxygen tension on calcium homeostasis in bovine articular chondrocytes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Articular chondrocytes normally experience a lower O<sub>2 </sub>tension compared to that seen by many other tissues. This level may fall further in joint disease. Ionic homeostasis is essential for chondrocyte function b...

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Main Authors: Gibson John S, White Rachel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/27