Tracing notochord-derived cells using a Noto-cre mouse: implications for intervertebral disc development
SUMMARY Back pain related to intervertebral disc degeneration is the most common musculoskeletal problem, with a lifetime prevalence of 82%. The lack of effective treatment for this widespread problem is directly related to our limited understanding of disc development, maintenance and degeneration....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2012-01-01
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Series: | Disease Models & Mechanisms |
Online Access: | http://dmm.biologists.org/content/5/1/73 |