Table 2.
GAG and DNA Content of Cartilage Tissue Grown in the Channels
| Channel width (μm) | GAG(μg) | DNA(μg) | GAG/DNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 4.3±0.5 | 2.1±0.03 | 2.0±0.27a |
| 50 | 4.4±0.4 | 2.1±0.01 | 2.1±0.17a |
| 100 | 4.0±0.1 | 2.0±0.01 | 2.0±0.07a |
| 250 | 3.4±0.2 | 2.0±0.05 | 1.7±0.09a |
| 500 | 3.3±0.1 | 2.1±0.03 | 1.6±0.03a |
| 1000 | 3.3±0.1 | 2.1±0.02 | 1.6±0.05a |
| No channel | 3.0±0.3 | 2.4±0.04 | 1.2±0.09 |
Data from three samples from three different experiments are presented as mean±SEM. Cells from three donors were used in the experiments.
Statistical significant difference at p<0.05.
GAG, glycosaminoglycan.