All bones start off as cartilage. Cartilage generates an abundant and specialized matrix surrounding its cells (extracellular matrix) that promotes the growth of skeletal structures and is pivotal in ...

The articular cartilage and meniscus in the knee joint are critical for painless movement, but these tissues’ have low regeneration capacities, rendering them vulnerable to injury and osteoarthritis ...

Researchers used advanced imaging to uncover early molecular changes in bone that may enable earlier diagnosis of ...

A new study shows that engineered, cell-free cartilage can safely support bone regeneration without provoking immune ...

Recently, a research team from Chongqing Medical University, led by Prof. Wei Huang, Dr. Wei Bao, and Dr. Yiting Lei, has successfully developed a novel engineered extracellular matrix (eECM) to ...

Cartilage injuries are a common clinical issue, often caused by trauma, severe infections, or degenerative joint diseases. The lack of direct blood supply to cartilage and limited access to nutrients ...

A working group develops strategies for regeneration of articular cartilage and has found that natural cartilage matrix is suitable as a biomaterial for improved cartilage regeneration. Just a few ...

An experimental inhibitor regrew cartilage in aged mice, opening up an alternative to arthritis and prosthetics.