Biochemical composition and turnover of the extracellular matrix of the normal and degenerate intervertebral disc
(2013)
Journal Article
Sivan, S. S., Hayes, A. J., Wachtel, E., Caterson, B., Merkher, Y., Maroudas, A., …Roberts, S. (2014). Biochemical composition and turnover of the extracellular matrix of the normal and degenerate intervertebral disc. European Spine Journal, 23(S3), 344-353. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-2767-8
Background
The intervertebral disc (IVD) is a complex cartilaginous structure which functions to resist biomechanical loads during spinal movement. It consists of the highly viscous cartilaginous nucleus pulposus, which is surrounded laterally by a...
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