Stable joint cartilage can be produced from adult stem cells originating from bone marrow. This is made possible by inducing specific molecular processes occurring during embryonic cartilage formation ...

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is believed to provide pain relief and help improve joint function in degenerative joint disease, but a new study has shown that it does not act by promoting stem cell ...

Researchers in the United States and Japan have discovered a new mechanism that links age-related cartilage tissue stiffening with the repression of a key protein associated with longevity. These ...

This study is led by Prof. Yingfang Ao, Prof. Jianquan Wang and Dr. Xiaoqing Hu (Beijing Key Laboratory of Sports Injuries, Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University, Peking University Third ...

Cartilage is the tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of your bones at a joint. It also gives shape and support to other parts of your body. Injured, inflamed, or damaged cartilage can cause ...

Successful repair of knee cartilage relies on an ideal integration of surgical technique and supportive scaffolds promoting cartilage formation. Existing commercial scaffolds are often associated with ...

A recent article in Engineering describes the development of a protein-based nanocomposite hydrogel designed to deliver two therapeutic agents—dexamethasone (Dex) and kartogenin (KGN)—to support ...

Joint health concerns affect millions of people worldwide, with cartilage deterioration representing one of the most common underlying issues. While conventional wisdom often focuses on supplements, ...

Your knee contains articular cartilage, which lines your bones and allows you to move without pain or friction. Knee cartilage damage occurs when your articular cartilage chips or wears away. In ...

A torn meniscus, the cartilage in the knee, is a common sports injury, and unfortunately it doesn’t heal well. But researchers in Japan have now identified a hormone that helps repair the cartilage ...