Alterations in ECM signature underscore multiple sub-phenotypes of intervertebral disc degeneration
The intervertebral disc is a specialized connective tissue critical for absorption of mechanical loads and providing flexibility to the spinal column. The disc ECM is complex and plays a vital role in imparting tissue its biomechanical function. The central NP is primarily composed of large aggregat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Matrix Biology Plus |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259002852030017X |