Fig. 8
Cell distribution in scaffolds pre- and post-implantation. a Scaffold cross-section stained with DAPI. b Radial distributions of cells in in vitro samples (14d, n = 3) and 8 week explants (8w, n = 6). * indicates a significant difference between the periphery (black) and center (white) of individual scaffold groups (p < 0.05). ## indicates a significant increase in total cell number compared to 14d groups and 8w Nu OM (p < 0.001). Letters indicate that cell number for periphery (p) or center (c) significantly increased from 14d to 8w (p < 0.05)