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Phenotypic re-expression of near quiescent chondrocytes: The effects of type II collagen and growth factors.
Journal of biomaterials applications - 1 Jul 2010
Wong Chin-Chean, Chiu Li-Hsuan, Lai Wen-Fu T, Tsai Tsung-Tan, Fang Chia-Lang, Chen Shih-Ching, Tsai Yu-Hui
Abstract excerpt
After extensively expanding in monolayer culture, the cultured chondrocytes become quiescent. The aim of this study was to establish the hypothesis that the phenotypic function of extensively expanded primary chondrocytes may be restored with extracellular matrix (ECM) compositions with or without growth factors. The restoring effects of these microenvironmental factors on the near quiescent passage 9 (P9)...
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