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Conditional activation of β‐catenin signaling in mice leads to severe defects in intervertebral disc tissue
15 Mar 2012
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OBJECTIVE: The incidence of low back pain is extremely high and is often linked to intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. The mechanism of this disease is currently unknown. This study was undertaken to investigate the role of β-catenin signaling in IVD tissue function. METHODS: β-catenin protein levels were measured by immunohistochemical analysis of disc samples obtained from patients with disc degeneration...
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