Table 1 Description of the experimental design
Groups | Number of animals | Treatments | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|
Sham group | 3 | Sham operation | 8 wks |
OA group | 9 | ACLT | 8, 16, 24 wks |
4% RSA group | 24 | 4% RSA | 16 to 24 wks |
2 × 10 6 ASC group | 24 | 2 × 106 ASCs | 16 to 24 wks |
6 × 10 6 ASC group | 24 | 6 × 106 ASCs | 16 to 24 wks |
Biodistribution group | 9 | labeled - ASCs | 3, 7, 20 days |