Figure 2.

Microphotographs of PCNA-positive chondrocytes (arrows) in the resting zone and in the proliferative & hypertrophic zone of growth plate of apex vertebrae in AIS patient under micro camera(Magnification: 400×). PCNA-positive chondrocytes (arrows) in the resting zone of convex side(A). PCNA-positive chondrocytes (arrows) in the resting zone of concave side(B). PCNA-positive chondrocytes (arrows) in the proliferative & hypertrophic zone of convex side(C). PCNA-positive chondrocytes (arrows) in the proliferative & hypertrophic zone of concave side(D).

Wang et al. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2007 2:19   doi:10.1186/1749-799X-2-19
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