ISSN:
1432-2307
Keywords:
Chondrodystrophia calcificans congenita
;
Cartilage calcification
;
Ultrastructure of cartilage
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary An ultrastructural study of chondrodystrophia calcificans congenita is reported. Foci of initial calcification of cartilage are characterized by coexistence of three different types of crystals, probably due to abnormal proteoglycan composition of cartilage matrix. The calcification process in chondrodystrophia calcificans congenita is apparently not related to ‘matrix vesicles’ as it is in normal cartilage.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00432466
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