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In vitro simulation of disc degeneration shows varied outcomes with chondroitinase and papain, indicating distinct modeling advantages.
The findings indicate that chABC better simulates disc degeneration, whereas papain better models nucleotomies, and both enzymes preserve annulus integrity-providing valuable models for biomechanical testing.
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