A comparative study of chondroitin sulfate and heparan sulfate for directing three-dimensional chondrogenesis of mesenchymal stem cells
Abstract Background Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) hold great promise for cartilage repair given their relative abundance, ease of isolation, and chondrogenic potential. To enhance MSC chondrogenesis, extracellular matrix components can be incorporated into three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds as an arti...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-12-01
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Series: | Stem Cell Research & Therapy |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-017-0728-6 |