Research Abstract
The pathogenesis of intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is not fully understood. The biomolecular signaling pathways involved in the IVD degeneration require further investigation. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of NG2 proteoglycan in the degenerated IVD. IVD samples were obtained from 16 Dachshunds that were confirmed to have IVD herniation and subsequently underwent hemilaminectomy. The samples were subjected to histological and immunohistochemical (IHC) examinations. IHC revealed positive results for the expression of NG2 proteoglycan in all examined samples. The results showed the expression of NG2 proteoglycan by the degenerated IVDs.
Research Department
Research Journal
J. Vet. Med. Sci
Research Member
Research Publisher
NULL
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
78(1)
Research Website
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jvms/78/1/78_14-0233/_article
Research Year
2016
Research Pages
97-100.