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Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) and collagen IX are sensitive markers for the differentiation state of articular primary chondrocytes.
The Biochemical journal - 15 Aug 2001
Zaucke F, Dinser R, Maurer P, Paulsson M
Abstract excerpt
Primary chondrocytes dedifferentiate in serial monolayer with respect to their morphological and biosynthetic phenotype. They change from a round to a flattened fibroblast-like shape, and collagen I is secreted instead of the cartilage-specific collagen II. We analysed in detail the time course of dedifferentiation of mature bovine articular chondrocytes in monolayer for up to 32 weeks. Assessment of RNA...
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