Can the meniscus affect the nature of a chondrocyte?

Can the meniscus affect the nature of a chondrocyte?

It is well understood that proper joint kinematics and loading are important factors in maintaining the health of the articular cartilage of the knee. This state of normal, physiologic loading facilitates a balance between anabolic and catabolic processes resulting in low level, homeostatic cartilag...

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Main Authors: Vanderploeg, Eric J. (Contributor), Grodzinsky, Alan J. (Contributor)
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Center for Biomedical Engineering (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Biological Engineering (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd., 2011-10-26T16:28:34Z.
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