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Phenotypic maintenance of articular chondrocytes in vitro requires BMP activity.
Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T - 1 Jan 2007
Oshin A O, Caporali E, Byron C R, Stewart A A, Stewart M C
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Articular chondrocytes are phenotypically unique cells that are responsible for the maintenance of articular cartilage. The articular chondrocytic phenotype is influenced by a range of soluble factors. In particular, members of the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family support the articular chondrocytic phenotype and stimulate synthesis of cartilaginous matrix. This study was carried out to determine the...
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