Figure 2.
ICMC-induced calcification of endplate chondrocytes. RT-PCR shows expression of osteogenic-related and cartilage-related genes after ICMC. Data were presented as mean ± SD. All experiments were repeated at least three times.*P<0.05,**P<0.01. ICMC, intermittent cyclic mechanical compression loading; NC, ICMC non-loading. 0d, 5d, 10d, ICMC non-loading or loading for 5 and 10 days, 0d as control.