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Fig. 5 | Stem Cell Research & Therapy

Fig. 5

From: The effect of genetically modified platelet-derived growth factor-BB over-expressing mesenchymal stromal cells during core decompression for steroid-associated osteonecrosis of the femoral head in rabbits

Fig. 5

Mechanical testing. a, b Testing setup for the indentation tests of the femoral head surface and bone tunnel, respectively. c No differences were observed between treatment groups with regards to the stiffness of the femoral head surface or newly formed bone in the region of the bone tunnel. CD core decompression, HG hydrogel, MSC mesenchymal stromal cell, PGK-PDGF-BB-MSC genetically modified phosphoglycerate kinase promoter platelet-derived growth factor-BB over-expressing MSC

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Stem Cell Research & Therapy

ISSN: 1757-6512