Figure 2.
Effect of nutrient levels (glucose and oxygen) on glucose consumption rate (GCR) and lactate production rate (LPR) of porcine temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc cells. (A) GCR and (B) LPR (nmol/million cells/h) of TMJ disc explants versus glucose media concentration (0.5, 1, 5, and 10 mM) and oxygen level (2.5 and 5%). *P < 0.05. Sample size n = 40 porcine TMJ discs (n = 5 discs for GCR and LPR experimental runs under each nutrient condition).