Figure 6.
Expression levels of endplate chondrocyte-associated proteins in central and peripheral cells following mechanical stimulation. Western blot analysis revealed no notable differences in the protein expression levels of SOX9, COL2A1 and MMP13 between the two groups. COL2A1, collagen type II α1; MMP13, matrix metalloproteinase 13; SOX9, SRY-box 9.