Effects of Chondroitinase ABC and Chymopapain on Spinal Motion Segment Biomechanics

1997114 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Duo-sai Lü · Hokkaido University

Yasuhiro Shono · Hokkaido University

Itaru Oda · Hokkaido University

Kuniyoshi Abumi · Hokkaido University

Kiyoshi Kaneda · Hokkaido University

Abstract

Chondroitinase ABC results in less spinal segmental instability, disc space narrowing, and destruction of proteoglycans in intervertebral disc matrix than chymopapain.

Topics & Keywords

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Tendon Structure and Treatment Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 22, Issue 16, pp. 1828-1834

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199708150-00006

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