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Culture of Murine Embryonic Metatarsals: A Physiological Model of Endochondral Ossification
JoVE Journal
Biologia do Desenvolvimento
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JoVE Journal Biologia do Desenvolvimento
Culture of Murine Embryonic Metatarsals: A Physiological Model of Endochondral Ossification

Culture of Murine Embryonic Metatarsals: A Physiological Model of Endochondral Ossification

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December 03, 2016

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December 03, 2016

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We present a protocol to dissect and culture embryonic day 15 (E15) murine metatarsal bones. This highly physiological ex vivo model of endochondral ossification provides conditions closer to the in vivo situation than cells in monolayer or 3D culture and is a vital tool for investigating bone growth and development.

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