Chondromalacia of the patella in humans is characterized by dedifferentiation of many superficial and middle-zone cells to fibroblast-like cells. The deep cells show structural evidence of increased protein synthesis and secretion. This is manifested by a fibrous territorial matrix and an extraterritorial rimming of matrix granules which reportedly represent acid mucopolysaccharide.
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Zimny et al. (1969) studied this question.