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The apoptosis indexes(PARP 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 |
2.45 ± 0.31 |
2.27 ± 0.39 |
2.67 ± 0.52 |
| Concave side |
2.56 ± 0.6 |
2.41 ± 0.67 |
2.37 ± 0.35 |
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| Proliferative & Hypertrophic zone |
Convex side |
31.13 ± 6.79 |
32.70 ± 6.45* |
31.69 ± 6.36 |
| Concave side |
31.37 ± 4.26# |
24.00 ± 7.24*#+ |
32.02 ± 6.02+ |
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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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