Fol. Biol. 2008, 54, 177-179

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2008054060177

Re-differentiation of Human Articular Chondrocytes Is Not Enhanced by a Rotary Bioreactor System

Ariana Barlič, N. Kregar-Velikonja

Educell d.o.o., Ljubljana, Slovenia

Received July 2008
Accepted November 2008

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