Chitosan supports the expression of extracellular matrix proteins in human osteoblasts and chondrocytes.

Lahiji, A

Chitosan supports the expression of extracellular matrix proteins in human osteoblasts and chondrocytes. [electronic resource] - Journal of biomedical materials research Sep 2000 - 586-95 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0021-9304

10.1002/1097-4636(20000915)51:4<586::aid-jbm6>3.0.co;2-s doi


Aggrecans
Biocompatible Materials--pharmacology
Cell Culture Techniques
Cell Survival--drug effects
Cells, Cultured
Chitin--analogs & derivatives
Chitosan
Chondrocytes--cytology
Collagen--biosynthesis
Extracellular Matrix Proteins--biosynthesis
Gene Expression--drug effects
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Lectins, C-Type
Materials Testing
Osteoblasts--cytology
Phenotype
Proteoglycans--biosynthesis
RNA, Messenger--genetics
Surface Properties