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The proliferation potential indexes(PCNA indexes)(Mean ± SD) between the convex side and the concave side of the vertebral growth plate (%) |
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| Locations |
Upper end |
Apex |
Lower end |
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| Resting zone |
Convex side |
2.78 ± 0.71 |
2.80 ± 0.71 |
2.69 ± 0.51 |
| Concave side |
2.65 ± 0.56 |
2.77 ± 0.56 |
2.43 ± 0.76 |
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| Proliferative & Hypertrophic zone |
Convex side |
42.90 ± 11.46* |
43.43 ± 5.47* |
42.81 ± 3.10 |
| Concave side |
39.17 ± 5.13*# |
25.63 ± 7.22*#+ |
41.89 ± 3.27+ |
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Note: * indicates statistical significant between convex side and concave side(P < 0.05);# indicates statistical significant between upper end vertebrae and apex vertebrae(P < 0.05); +indicates statistical significant between lower end vertebra and apex vertebrae(P < 0.05) | ||||
Wang et al. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2007 2:19 doi:10.1186/1749-799X-2-19 |
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