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Stem cell–based bio-implant to repair cartilage and delay joint degeneration
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Stem cell–based bio-implant to repair cartilage and delay joint degeneration

by Sarah Nightingale,  University of Southern California Frank Petrigliano, MD, (left) and Denis Evseenko, MD, PhD. Credit: Ricardo Carrasco III A novel off-the-shelf bio-implant containing embryonic stem cells has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of cartilage injuries More than a million Americans undergo knee and hip replacements each year. It’s a last resort treatment for...

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Defense against joint degeneration

During cartilage development, chondrocytes secrete the extracellular matrix (ECM) and embed within the same environment. During progressive joint disease, such as osteoarthritis (OA), dysregulation of the process can lead to ECM degradation. In a recent study, Eun Kyung Song and co-workers examined samples of cartilage from patients with OA and found reduced expression of integrin-β-like...