Table 2.
DNA and Glycosaminoglycan Content of Static and Cyclic Constructs
| DNA content (μg/construct) | GAG content (μg/construct) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Static | LacZ | Scx | LacZ | Scx |
| 3 days | 54.57 ± 14.66 | 65.99 ± 22.19 | 8.29 ± 3.74 | 7.38 ± 1.22 |
| 7 days | 35.32 ± 10.59 | 38.08 ± 10.59a | 5.72 ± 0.82 | 6.69 ± 1.04 |
| 14 days | 36.05 ± 13.69 | 36.79 ± 5.56a | 6.16 ± 2.63 | 6.08 ± 1.24 |
| Cyclic | LacZ | Scx | LacZ | Scx |
| 7 days | 33.47 ± 1.93 | 35.86 ± 3.69 | 7.53 ± 0.42 | 7.32 ± 1.27 |
| 14 days | 29.16 ± 3.22 | 35.99 ± 10.64 | 7.89 ± 3.82 | 9.70 ± 3.12b |
a
Significant change from day 3 static constructs (within gene group) at p < 0.05.
b
Significant change compared to static (same gene and day) at p < 0.05.
GAG, glycosaminoglycan; LacZ, β-galactosidase; Scx, scleraxis.