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Fol. Biol. 2005, 51, 103-108

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2005051040103

Viability of Human Chondrocytes in an ex Vivo Model in Relation to Temperature and Cartilage Depth

Matej Drobnič1, T. Marš2, A. Alibegović3, V. Bole4, J. Balažic3, Z. Grubič2, J. Brecelj1

1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia
2Institute of Pathophysiology, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
3Institute of Forensic Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
4Economic Institute at the Law School, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Received April 2005
Accepted April 2005

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