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Influence of the growth factors PDGF‐BB, TGF‐β1 and bFGF on the replicative aging of human articular chondrocytes during in vitro expansion
1 Oct 2009
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Decreasing replicative potential and dedifferentiation of articular chondrocytes during expansion in cell culture are essential limitations for tissue engineering and cell therapy approaches. Telomeres and telomerase play a key role in cell development, aging, and tumorigenesis. There is evidence that growth factors are involved in regulating telomerase activity. Therefore, the objective was to evaluate the...
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