Abstract
The mechanical function of matrix synthesized by intervertebral disc (IVD) cells in alginate was examined by measuring material properties in both compression and shear testing of configurations. Samples were evaluated for mechanical function after 1, 4, 8, and 16 weeks in culture. The main results is that while IVD cells exhibit significant biosynthetic activity at both transcriptional and translational stages when cultured in alginate, they are not able to form a functional matrix.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED |
| Publisher | ASME |
| Pages | 119-120 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Volume | 42 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0791816117 |
| State | Published - 1999 |
| Event | 1999 Bioengineering Conference - Big Sky, MT, USA Duration: Jun 16 1999 → Jun 20 1999 |
Conference
| Conference | 1999 Bioengineering Conference |
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| City | Big Sky, MT, USA |
| Period | 06/16/99 → 06/20/99 |