Early expression of marker genes in the rabbit medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments: The use of different viral vectors and the effects of injury
Hildebrand K, Deie M, Allen C, Smith D, Georgescu H, Evans C, Robbins P, Woo S. Early expression of marker genes in the rabbit medial collateral and anterior cruciate ligaments: The use of different viral vectors and the effects of injury. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1999, 17: 37-42. PMID: 10073645, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100170107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior cruciate ligamentMedial collateral ligamentCruciate ligamentCollateral ligamentMedial collateralKnee ligamentsBilateral knee surgeryLigament fibroblastsVivo techniquesAnterior cruciate ligament fibroblastsEffects of injuryEx vivo techniquesKnee surgeryLeft kneeRight kneeLacZ marker geneGroup 2Group 1Cytokine deliveryGroup 3Ligament samplesDifferent viral vectorsLigamentGene expressionWeeks