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
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Biochemical Phenomena
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Biochemistry
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Extracellular Matrix / chemistry
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Humans
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Intervertebral Disc / anatomy & histology
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Intervertebral Disc / chemistry*
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Intervertebral Disc / physiology
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Spinal Diseases / physiopathology