The nucleus pulposus microenvironment in the intervertebral disc: the fountain of youth?

The intervertebral disc (IVD) is a complex tissue, and its degeneration remains a problem for patients, without significant improvement in treatment strategies. This mostly age-related disease predominantly affects the nucleus pulposus (NP), the central region of the IVD. The NP tissue, and especial...

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Main Authors: J Guerrero, S Häckel, AS Croft, S Hoppe, CE Albers, B Gantenbein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AO Research Institute Davos 2021-06-01
Series:European Cells & Materials
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Online Access:https://www.ecmjournal.org/papers/vol041/pdf/v041a46.pdf