Distribution of pericellular matrix molecules in the temporomandibular joint and their chondroprotec

• 作 者: Wern Cui Chu Shipin Zhang Timo
• 机 构: FacultyofDentistry,OrthopaedicResearchLaboratory,TissueEngineeringProgram
• 出 处: 国际口腔科学杂志：英文版
• 发表日期: 2017年1期
• 基金项目: supported by grants from the National University Healthcare System (R221000077733),,the National University of Singapore (R221000090112)

The objectives of this study were to(1) determine the distribution and synthesis of pericellular matrix(PCM) molecules(collagen VI, collagen IV and laminin) in rat temporomandibular joint(TMJ) and(2) investigate the effects of PCM molecules on chondrocyte