Biochemistry of the intervertebral disc

Clin Sports Med. 1993 Jul;12(3):419-39.

Abstract

In comparison to other tissues, understanding the disc biochemistry is only in the very early stage. The few facts that are known would point to strategies for interventions to alter disc biology and maintain disc biomechanics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biochemical Phenomena
  • Biochemistry
  • Extracellular Matrix / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc / anatomy & histology
  • Intervertebral Disc / chemistry*
  • Intervertebral Disc / physiology
  • Spinal Diseases / physiopathology