It has been reported that the elastic modulus of individual collagen fibril (extracted from AC) and AC tissue exhibit an increasing trend with the advancement of osteoarthritis, and the length of D-band for individual type II collagen fibril decreased accordingly 16 , 22 , 30 .
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Unraveling the role of Calcium ions in the mechanical properties of individual collagen fibrils.
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