Sivana, S.S. (author), van El, B. (author), Merkher, Y. (author), Schmelzer, C.E.H. (author), Zuurmond, A.M. (author), Heinz, A. (author), Wachtel, E. (author), Varga, P.P. (author), Lazary, A. (author), Brayda-Bruno, M. (author), Maroudas, A. (author) Background Aging and degeneration of human intervertebral disc (IVD) are associated with biochemical changes, including racemization and glycation. These changes can only be counteracted by protein turnover. Little is known about the longevity of IVD elastin in health or disease. Yet, such knowledge is important for a quantitative understanding...
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