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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Main Author: Chinnakavanam Sundararaj, Sharath kumar
Format: Others
Published: 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