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A serum free approach towards the conservation of chondrogenic phenotype during in vitro cell expansion.
Growth factors (Chur, Switzerland) - 1 Oct 2009
Ho Saey Tuan Barnabas, Yang Zheng, Hui Hoi Po James, Oh Kah Weng Steve, Choo Boon Hwa Andre, Lee Eng Hin
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OBJECTIVE: Functionally viable chondrocytes in sufficient quantity is crucial for the success of matrix associated autologous chondrocyte implantation. This is difficult with conventional methods as chondrocytes dedifferentiate during 2D expansion with the loss of their chondrogenic phenotype. Moreover, established protocols are dependent on the use of serum which is not without its drawbacks. This study sought...
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