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Table 8 Different species of animals used to assess reparative effect of MSCs on cartilage defect

From: The use of mesenchymal stem cells for cartilage repair and regeneration: a systematic review

Animals

No. of studies (%)

References

Rabbits

57 (51%)

[49, 54–102, 134, 150–154, 160, 161, 207, 272–324]

Pigs

16 (14%)

[61, 62, 68–72, 87, 90, 153, 273, 276, 279, 290, 308–310]

Rats

13 (12%)

[60, 78–82, 91, 152, 160, 278, 286, 311, 312]

Sheep

8 (7%)

[89, 272, 282, 283, 313–316]

Goats

5 (5%)

[49, 95, 100, 101, 318]

Horses

4 (4%)

[55, 96, 98, 317]

Dogs

4 (4%)

[86, 97, 151, 287]

Monkeys

2 (2%)

[319, 320]

Guinea pigs

1 (<1%)

[281]

Donkeys

1 (<1%)

[57]

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

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