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An Experimental and Finite Element Protocol to Investigate the Transport of Neutral and Charged Solutes across Articular Cartilage
Published on: April 23, 2017
Membrane transport properties of bovine articular cartilage
Abstract:
The thermodynamic parameters which define transport of nonelectrolytes through bovine articular cartilage membranes were evaluated. H3HO, glucose and sucrose were used as permeants. These solutes permeate more readily through the upper layers (near the articular surface) than through the denser deeper layers approaching bone. Cartilage is similar in many respects to a swollen cellulose gel. Viscous-flow contributes importantly to transport within cartilage thus greatly enhancing the movement of nutrients.
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