Viability and glycosaminoglycan content in chondrocytes transfected with SRY (sex-determining region y)-BOX 9 and telomerase reverse transcriptase genes

• Main Authors: Md Nazir, Noorhidayah, Zulkifly, Ahmad Hafiz, Khalid, Kamarul Ariffin, Zainol, Ismail, Zamli, Zaitunnatakhin, Sha'ban, Munirah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: TA164 Bioengineering
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/55035/1/Noorhidayah%20PABSC2016%20Abstract.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/55035/

Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) is a major component of cartilage matrix. This essential polysaccharide has the capacity to attract water molecules. Such capacity is important in cartilage primarily because it absorbs shock and provides lubrication in joint. Cartilage degeneration is often a normal ageing c...