Table 1 Study groups for in vivo experiments: heterotopic implantation into nude (n = 18), Balb/c (n = 18), and immunosuppressed Balb/c (n = 18) mice
Implant | Time point | ||
|---|---|---|---|
4 weeks | 8 weeks | 12 weeks | |
Nude mice | |||
Decellularized matrix | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Cartilage construct | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Balb/c mice | |||
Decellularized matrix | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Cartilage construct | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Immunosuppressed Balb/c mice | |||
Decellularized matrix | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Cartilage construct | 3 | 3 | 3 |