Cell clusters of the degenerate intervertebral disc and their potential for use in biological repair

Low back pain is associated with degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs (IVDs) of the spine. Much interest has been placed in recent years on the development of biological therapies for the repair of damaged IVDs. In this thesis, disc cells were assessed for their suitability for this role...

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Main Author: Turner, Sarah Anne
Published: Keele University 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.602984