Abstract
It is currently reported that extracellular matrix, biological scaffolds, conditions of stress, nutrients and metabolic waste play very important roles in tissue-engineered osteochondral composite. In this paper, we have made a review of their effects on such composite.
Publication types
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English Abstract
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Cartilage / chemistry
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Cartilage / physiology*
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Chondrocytes
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Connective Tissue / growth & development
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Extracellular Matrix / chemistry*
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Humans
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Stress, Mechanical*
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Tissue Engineering / methods*
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Tissue Scaffolds / chemistry*