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The apoptosis indexes(TUNEL 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 |
3.67 ± 0.89 |
3.89 ± 0.9 |
2.47 ± 0.39 |
| Concave side |
3.46 ± 0.45 |
3.76 ± 0.4 |
2.56 ± 0.68 |
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| Proliferative & Hypertrophic zone |
Convex side |
36.09 ± 6.72# |
41.23 ± 5.55*#+ |
36.67 ± 6.31+ |
| Concave side |
33.82 ± 4.71# |
26.13 ± 5.89*#+ |
35.70 ± 4.32+ |
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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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