A review of the primary mechanism of endochondral calcification with special emphasis on the role of cells, mitochondria and matrix vesicles.

Authors :: Wuthier RE
Source :: Clinical orthopaedics and related research [Clin Orthop Relat Res] 1982 Sep (169), pp. 219-42.
Publication Year :: 1982

Subjects :: Adenosine Triphosphate physiology
Alkaline Phosphatase physiology
Bone Matrix physiology
Bone Matrix ultrastructure
Calcium metabolism
Cartilage ultrastructure
Collagen physiology
Humans
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Mitochondria metabolism
Proteins physiology
Bone and Bones metabolism
Calcification, Physiologic
Cartilage physiology
Minerals metabolism

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