Table 1.
Global effect of experimental factors on biochemical results
| Factor Comparison | Cellularity | GAG | GAG/DNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| −TGF-β1 vs. +TGF-β1 | NS | NS | p < 0.05 |
| PCL vs. PCL/ECM | p < 0.05 | p < 0.05 | p < 0.05 |
| Day 9 vs. Day 15 | p < 0.05 | p < 0.05 | NS |
| Day 9 vs. Day 21 | p < 0.05 | p < 0.05 | NS |
| Day 15 vs. Day 21 | p < 0.05 | NS | NS |
Significance levels were determined using a three-factor ANOVA and the Tukey procedure. Not significant is abbreviated as NS.