IGF-I RELEASING PLGA SCAFFOLDS FOR GROWTH PLATE REGENERATION
Growth plate is a highly organized cartilaginous tissue found at the end of long bones and is responsible for longitudinal growth of the bones. Growth plate fracture leads to retarded growth and unequal limb length, which might have a lifelong effect on a person’s physical stature. This research is...
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UKnowledge
2010
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Online Access: | http://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/59 http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1058&context=gradschool_theses |