A Computed Microtomography Method for Understanding Epiphyseal Growth Plate Fusion
The epiphyseal growth plate is a developmental region responsible for linear bone growth, in which chondrocytes undertake a tightly regulated series of biological processes. Concomitant with the cessation of growth and sexual maturation, the human growth plate undergoes progressive narrowing, and ul...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Materials |
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| Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmats.2017.00048/full |