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Oxygen tension is a determinant of the matrix-forming phenotype of cultured human meniscal fibrochondrocytes.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Adesida Adetola B, Mulet-Sierra Aillette, Laouar Leila, Jomha Nadr M
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BACKGROUND: Meniscal cartilage displays a poor repair capacity, especially when injury is located in the avascular region of the tissue. Cell-based tissue engineering strategies to generate functional meniscus substitutes is a promising approach to treat meniscus injuries. Meniscus fibrochondrocytes (MFC) can be used in this approach. However, MFC are unable to retain their phenotype when expanded in culture. In...
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