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GENETICALLY CONTROLLED DEGENERATION OF THE NUCLEUS PULPOSUS IN THE MOUSE



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Abstract

A description is given of a mutation in the mouse which reduces the size of the nucleus pulposus in the intervertebral disc of the adults. The discs of these mice show greatly accelerated age changes. The consequences of a similar mutation in man are discussed.

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