## Abstract Mechanical loading of articular cartilage can influence chondrocyte metabolism and lead to alterations in cartilage matrix composition. Most previous studies have focused on the effect of cyclic loading on cartilage mechanical properties and proteoglycan synthesis. However, the role of
The effect of continuously applied cyclic mechanical loading on the fibronectin metabolism of articular cartilage explants
β Scribed by J. Steinmeyer; B. Ackermann
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1999
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 163 KB
- Volume
- 198
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0372-8722
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