Characterization of the age-dependent intervertebral disc changes in rabbit by correlation between MRI, histology and gene expression

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The present study was conducted to address whether the intervertebral disc of rabbit could be considered (i) as a valuable model to provide new insights into the tissue and cellular changes of Nucleus pulposus aging and (ii) as an ap...

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Main Authors: Gauthier Olivier, Fellah Borhane H, Lesoeur Julie, Masson Martial, Grimandi Gaël, Pot-Vaucel Marianne, Clouet Johann, Fusellier Marion, Cherel Yan, Maugars Yves, Guicheux Jérôme, Vinatier Claire
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/147