CHONDROITIN SULFATE DISTRIBUTION IN STIFLE ARTICULAR CARTILAGE OF SWINE

Abstract
Chondroitin sulfate (ChS) was determined histologically and chemically at seven sites from four selected areas of distal femoral articular cartilage from each of five 90-kg boars. The concentration of ChS was higher (P < 0.05) in the force-bearing than in the non-force-bearing areas of the cartilage. Site differences in cartilage thickness and collagen concentration were also observed.

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