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To investigate the spatial localization, matrix interactions, and regenerative capacity of proteoglycan monomer and link protein in bovine articular cartilage.

July 1, 1980Journal of Histochemistry & CytochemistryOpen Access

Localization of proteoglycan monomer and link protein in the matrix of bovine articular cartilage: An immunohistochemical study.

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APA. Robin PooleBoston University IPIsabelle PidouxMontreal Children's Hospital ARA ReinerShriners Hospitals for Children - Erie

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Laboratory study demonstrates the distribution and regeneration of proteoglycan monomer and link protein in bovine cartilage, supporting their coordinated aggregation with hyaluronic acid.

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To investigate the spatial localization, matrix interactions, and regenerative capacity of proteoglycan monomer and link protein in bovine articular cartilage.
Examined bovine articular cartilage sections using monospecific antisera, immunofluorescence microscopy, and dye-binding techniques.
Evaluated molecular retention after selective enzymatic degradation with trypsin or chondroitinase, as well as chemical extraction using 4M guanidine hydrochloride.
Cultured cartilage explants depleted of proteoglycans and link protein via trypsin treatment over a 4-day period to evaluate matrix restoration.
Proteoglycan monomer and link protein exhibited prominent pericellular concentration, with link protein displaying higher density in the interterritorial matrix of middle and deep zones.
Trypsin digestion degraded most proteoglycan monomer while selectively retaining link protein near superficial zone chondrocytes, whereas guanidine hydrochloride extraction retained only proteoglycan monomer in the superficial zone.
Chondrocytes in depleted cartilage actively secreted both proteoglycan monomer and link protein during culture, partially regenerating extracellular matrix organization within 4 days.

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Poole et al. (1980) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a77de16a0847c3df1eca730 https://doi.org/10.1177/28.7.6156200

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Laboratory study demonstrates the distribution and regeneration of proteoglycan monomer and link protein in bovine cartilage, supporting their coordinated aggregation with hyaluronic acid.

Localization of proteoglycan monomer and link protein in the matrix of bovine articular cartilage: An immunohistochemical study.

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Localization of proteoglycan monomer and link protein in the matrix of bovine articular cartilage: An immunohistochemical study.

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