The effects of low-dose radiation on articular cartilage: a review
Abstract Articular cartilage is a specialized connective tissue, predominately composed of water, collagen, and proteoglycans, that provides a smooth, lubricated surface for articulation in joints. It has long been considered radioinsensitive and therefore unaffected by exposure to radiation in medi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Biological Engineering |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13036-018-0125-4 |