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A model for chondrogenic condensations in the developing limb: the role of extracellular matrix and cell tractions.
- Abstract:
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The hyaluronate component of the extracellular matrix is a powerfully hydrophilic polymer, capable of osmotically swelling and deswelling by a volume factor of 5 or more. At the time of cartilage condensation in the limb bud the chondrocytes start to produce hyaluronidase, an enzyme which degrades hyaluronate. The consequent deswelling brings the chondrocytes closer together - close enough for intercellular cell tractions to become effective and intercellular junctions to form. By analysing t...
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- Publication status:
- Published
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- Journal:
- Journal of embryology and experimental morphology
- Volume:
- 89
- Issue:
- OCT
- Pages:
- 93-112
- Publication date:
- 1985-10-01
- ISSN:
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0022-0752
- Source identifiers:
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22568
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- English
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- Pubs id:
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- pubs:22568
- Deposit date:
- 2012-12-19
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- Copyright date:
- 1985
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