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Biosynthesis, characterization and implantation of artificial growth plate using 3-D chondrocyte pellet culture.

by Cheng Sze Lok, Alfred. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 104-109). / Abstract also in Chinese. / DECLARATION --- p.i / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT --- p.vii / ABBREVIATIONS --- p.ix / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.x / LIST OF TABLES --- p.xii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.xiii / Chapter CHAPTER ONE 226}0ؤ --- INTRODUCTION / Chapter 1.1 --- The Growth Plate / Chapter 1.1.1 --- "Function, Structure and Biochemistry of the Growth Plate" --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1.2 --- Extracellular Matrix of the Growth Plate Cartilage --- p.4 / Chapter 1.1.3 --- Vascular Supply to the Growth Plate --- p.9 / Chapter 1.1.4 --- Endochondral Ossification --- p.10 / Chapter 1.2 --- Growth Plate Damage and the Contemporary Reconstruction Models --- p.13 / Chapter 1.3 --- The 3-D Chondrocyte Pellet Culture --- p.15 / Chapter 1.4 --- The Study Plan --- p.16 / Chapter 1.5 --- The Objectives of the Study --- p.18 / Chapter CHAPTER TWO 一 --- METHODOLOGY / Chapter 2.1 --- Biosynthesis of Artificial Growth Plate using 3-D Chondrocyte Pellet Culture / Chapter 2.1.1 --- Isolation of Rabbit Costal Resting Chondrocytes --- p.19 / Chapter 2.1.2 --- Chondrocyte Monolayer Culture --- p.20 / Chapter 2.1.3 --- Three-dimensional Chondrocyte Pellet Culture --- p.20 / Chapter 2.1.4 --- Optimization of 3-D Chondrocyte Pellet Culture System --- p.20 / Chapter 2.2 --- Characterization of the 3-D Chondrocyte Pellet Culture and Monolayer Culture / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Histomorphology --- p.22 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Alkaline Phosphatase Histochemistry --- p.22 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- Collagen Typing --- p.23 / Chapter 2.2.3.1 --- Labeling and extraction of newly synthesized collagen / Chapter 2.2.3.2 --- SDS-PAGE and autoradiography / Chapter 2.2.4 --- Growth Rate --- p.25 / Chapter 2.2.4.1 --- Total DNA content determination / Chapter 2.2.4.2 --- Thymidine incorporation assay / Chapter 2.3 --- Implantation of Artificial Growth Plate and Assessment / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Implantation of Artificial Growth Plate into Partial Growth Plate Defect Model --- p.27 / Chapter 2.3.1.1 --- Animals / Chapter 2.3.1.2 --- Surgical procedure / Chapter 2.3.1.3 --- Experimental groups / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Histology --- p.30 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- Metabolism of Artificial Growth Plate In Vivo --- p.31 / Chapter 2.3.3.1 --- Radio sulfate labeling / Chapter 2.3.3.2 --- Liquid emulsion and autoradiography / Chapter CHAPTER THREE 一 --- RESULTS / Chapter 3.1 --- Biosynthesis of Artificial Growth Plate using 3-D Chondrocyte Pellet Culture / Chapter 3.1.1 --- Morphology of the Isolated Rabbit Chondrocyte --- p.32 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Three-dimensional Chondrocyte Pellet Culture --- p.32 / Chapter 3.1.3 --- Optimization of 3-D Chondrocyte Pellet Culture System --- p.35 / Chapter 3.2 --- Characterization of the 3-D Chondrocyte Pellet Culture and Monolayer Culture / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Histomorphology --- p.38 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Alkaline Phosphatase Histochemistry --- p.43 / Chapter 3.2.3 --- Collagen Typing --- p.47 / Chapter 3.2.4 --- Growth Rate --- p.50 / Chapter 3.2.4.1 --- Total DNA content determination / Chapter 3.2.4.2 --- Thymidine incorporation assay / Chapter 3.3 --- Implantation of Artificial Growth Plate and Assessment / Chapter 3.3.1 --- Histology --- p.54 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- Metabolism of Artificial Growth Plate In Vivo --- p.65 / Chapter CHAPTER FOUR 一 --- DISCUSSION / Chapter 4.1 --- Optimal Condition for 3-D Chondrocyte Pellet Culture System --- p.67 / Chapter 4.1.1 --- Some Critical Characteristics of the Growth Plate --- p.68 / Chapter 4.1.2 --- Selection of Animal Model --- p.69 / Chapter 4.1.3 --- Optimization of Culturing Conditions 226}0ؤ Screening Based on Morphological Studies --- p.69 / Chapter 4.2 --- Characterization of the 3-D Chondrocyte Pellet Culture and Monolayer Culture --- p.73 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- Development of the 3-D Chondrocyte Pellet Culture --- p.73 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Development of the Chondrocyte Monolayer Culture --- p.78 / Chapter 4.2.3 --- Comparing the 3-D Chondrocyte Pellet Culture and Monolayer Culture --- p.79 / Chapter 4.2.3.1 --- Cellular organization / Chapter 4.2.3.2 --- Terminal differentiation of chondrocytes / Chapter 4.2.3.3 --- Cell division potential / Chapter 4.2.3.4 --- Production of cartilaginous matrix / Chapter 4.3 --- Resumption of Physeal Characteristics by Artificial Growth Plate In Vivo --- p.86 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Three Stages of In Vivo Development of the Artificial Growth Plate --- p.86 / Chapter 4.3.1.1 --- Incorporation of artificial growth plate with host tissues / Chapter 4.3.1.2 --- Growth of the artificial growth plate invivo / Chapter 4.3.1.3 --- Resumption of endochondral ossification in the artificial growth plate / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Significance of Development of the 3-D Pellet Culture on its In Vivo Development --- p.89 / Chapter 4.3.2.1 --- 3-D pellet culture processes similar extracellular matrix with host / Chapter 4.3.2.2 --- 3-D pellet culture acquires growth plate-like cellular organization and differentiation pattern / Chapter 4.3.3 --- Effect of Host Microenvironment on Artificial Growth Plate Development --- p.90 / Chapter 4.3.3.1 --- Orientation of artificial growth plate implants / Chapter 4.3.3.2 --- Evidence from development of 3-D pellet culture in longer period of culture / Chapter 4.4 --- Comparison with other Growth Plate Reconstruction Models --- p.93 / Chapter 4.4.1 --- Implantation of Biologic or Inert Fillers --- p.93 / Chapter 4.4.2 --- Physeal Transplantation --- p.94 / Chapter 4.4.3 --- Transplantation of Cartilage Allografts --- p.95 / Chapter 4.4.4 --- Transplantation of High-density Chondrocyte Culture --- p.96 / Chapter CHAPTER FIVE 一 --- SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION --- p.98 / Chapter CHAPTER SIX 一 --- FURTHER STUDIES --- p.102 / REFERENCES --- p.104

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_322512
Date January 1998
ContributorsCheng, Sze Lok Alfred., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of Surgical Sciences.
Source SetsThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
LanguageEnglish, Chinese
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeText, bibliography
Formatprint, xvii, 109 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.
RightsUse of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)

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