Table I.
The diffusivities (mean ± standard deviation) of different solutes in various cartilaginous tissues (unit: μm2/s). Standard deviations are not available for annulus fibrosus, meniscus, and articular cartilage.
| Type of tissues and species | Type of Solute | Diffusivities | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porcine TMJ disc | Chloride ion (35Da) | 439.5 ± 88.6 | 22 |
| Sodium ion (23 Da) | 316.7 ± 63.8 | ||
| Porcine TMJ disc | FITC-Dextran (4k Da) | 26.1 ± 4.3 | 23 |
| Porcine TMJ disc | Fluorescein (322 Da) | 57.0 ± 20.9 | Present study |
| Bovine AF | Fluorescein (322 Da) | 110.2 | 28 |
| Human AF | Fluorescein (322 Da) | 153.0 | 29 |
| Bovine meniscus | Fluorescein (322 Da) | 101.5 | 28 |
| Porcine articular cartilage | FITC-Dextran (3k Da) | 75 | 26 |
| FITC-Dextran (40k Da) | 56 |