Synergistic and additive effects of hydrostatic pressure and growth factors on tissue formation.

Hydrostatic pressure (HP) is a significant factor in the function of many tissues, including cartilage, knee meniscus, temporomandibular joint disc, intervertebral disc, bone, bladder, and vasculature. Though studies have been performed in assessing the role of HP in tissue biochemistry, to the best...

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Main Authors: Benjamin D Elder, Kyriacos A Athanasiou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-06-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2394656?pdf=render