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Table 2 Terminology used to explain the different passage numbers as well surface coating groups

From: Passage and reversal effects on gene expression of bovine meniscal fibrochondrocytes

Passage

Explanation

Coating

Explanation

P0

Primary cells

Passage

Cells from P0 to P4 on T-75 flasks

P1

Cells that have undergone one passage

Collagen I coating

Cells from P0 to P4 on collagen I coating

P2

Cells that have undergone two passages

Aggrecan coating

Cells from P0 to P4 on aggrecan coating

P3

Cells that have undergone three passages

No coating

Cells from P0 to P4 on a water control

P4

Cells that have undergone four passages

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