Biomechanics of the single chondrocyte and its developing extracellular matrix

Degradation of articular cartilage results in poor joint movement and afflicts millions of patients each year. Since this tissue is incapable of self-repair, developing new approaches to treat injured cartilage would be a tremendous boon to patient quality of life, as well as have important economic...

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Other Authors: Athanasiou, Kyriacos A.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1911/62210