To investigate the influence of hyaluronan and collagen on mesenchymal stem cell differentiation towards an annulus fibrosus tissue in a three dimensional scaffold

Intervertebral discs (IVD) are fibrocartilage which are found in between the vertebrae of the spine and mainly function as a shock absorber to reduce impact or damages done to the spine. It is inevitable that disc degeneration may occur as a person age, since simple daily activities, like sitting, s...

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Main Author: Chia, Yan Qing
Other Authors: Kang Yuejun
Format: Final Year Project
Language:English
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/65230
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English