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Coming together is a beginning: The making of an intervertebral disc
1 Mar 2014
Abstract excerpt
The intervertebral disc (IVD) is a complex fibrocartilaginous structure located between the vertebral bodies that allows for movement and acts as a shock absorber in our spine for daily activities. It is composed of three components: the nucleus pulposus (NP), annulus fibrosus, and cartilaginous endplate. The characteristics of these cells are different, as they produce specific extracellular matrix (ECM) for...
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