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Science News for January 15, 2000


Molecular repair of ruptured discs

Investigations reveal that matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a crucial role in communication between disc cells and macrophages, facilitating resorption. The discovery may lead to injectable therapies that encourage natural macrophage activity, offering a non-surgical alternative for herniated discs.

SourceVanderbilt University Medical Center·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateJan 15, 2000