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Development and characterization of Xl1, a Xenopus laevis chondrocyte-like cell culture.
Molecular and cellular biochemistry - 1 Jan 2013
Conceição Natércia, Viegas Michael, Fidalgo João, Cancela M Leonor
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We describe the development and characterization of a new cell line, designated Xl1, derived from vertebra and long bones of Xenopus laevis. These cells can mineralize their extracellular matrix upon addition of an inorganic phosphate donor and vitamin C, as characterized by von Kossa staining. In addition they express genes such as matrix gla protein (mgp), alkaline phosphatase, type II collagen, and retinoic...
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