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From: Prolonged irrigation time in endoscopic aqueous medium impairs MSC/β-TCP adhesion and osteogenic potential

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Impact of the duration of water medium irrigation on the osteogenic capacity of MSCs/β-TCP in vivo. (A,B) Micro-CT images of MSC/β-TCP particles after irrigation for different durations (n = 6). (C,D) Von Kossa staining of MSC/β-TCP particles after irrigation for different durations, which revealed a decrease in mineralization (BV/TV) with an increasing irrigation time (n = 6). (E,F) HE staining of MSCs/β-TCP particles after different irrigation durations, indicating a reduction in BV/TV with longer irrigation (n = 6). *P < 0.05 versus the 0-min group, #P < 0.05 versus the 5-min group.

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