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Influence of Growth Hormone on the Mandibular Condylar Cartilage of Rats

Published by: Archives of Oral Biology (2004)

Growth hormone (GH) stimulates mandibular growth but its effect on the mandibular condylar cartilage is not well understood. This study was designed to understand the influence of GH on mitotic activity and on chondrocytes maturation. The effect of GH on cartilage thickness was also determined.

Authors: Germàn O. Ramirez-Yañez, William G. Younga, Terry J. Daleya and Michael J. Waters

germàn o ramirez-yañez, mandibular condylar cartilage, growth hormone, human craniofacial growth