Figure 4
From: The efficacy of Link N as a mediator of repair in a rabbit model of intervertebral disc degeneration
Changes in DNA, proteoglycan (sulfated glycosaminoglycan) and hyaluronic acid content. Changes in DNA, proteoglycan (sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG)) and hyaluronic acid (HA) contents of the annulus fibrosus (AF) and nucleus pulposus (NP) in nonpunctured control discs and 12 weeks after Link N or saline injections. Values represent the mean ± standard deviation of Link N and saline-injected discs and nonpuncture discs at 12 weeks post injection. There is a trend towards Link N stimulating GAG and HA production but it is statistically not significant (repeated analysis of variance, P > 0.8). The injection of Link N did not affect the DNA contents in the NP and AF.