关键词: 鹿茸；软骨发生；调控机制

Abstract:

Studies on cartilage tissues has been relying on  embryo model of mammals. This method has difficulties in obtaining material and clearly defining layered boundaries. While, the antler is unique that can be used as a new biomedicine model to study cartilage development. Through  comparing the traditional cartilage research model with the new antler model, this paper analyzed the advantages of antlers being a new cartilage research model; reviewed the turning up of antler cartilage and tissue foundation of its growth, and molecular regulation mechanism; discussed the regulatory factors in angiogenesis of antler cartilage, so as  to provide theoretical basis for finding a more effective model in studying cartilage development.

Key words: antler, chondrogenesis, regulation mechanism