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Table 2 BMP-2 mRNA expression in the femoral head (X ± SD, n = 5)

From: The effect of core decompression on local expression of BMP-2, PPAR-γ and bone regeneration in the steroid-induced femoral head osteonecrosis

Time point

Without decompresssion

With decompression

2 weeks

0.326 ± 0.012

0.334 ± 0.032

4 weeks

0.131 ± 0.022

0.142 ± 0.021

8 weeks

0.125 ± 0.014

0.114 ± 0.011