Self-Assembling Peptide Hydrogels as Functional Tools to Tackle Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Low back pain (LBP), caused by intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration, is a major contributor to global disability. In its healthy state, the IVD is a tough and well-hydrated tissue, able to act as a shock absorber along the spine. During degeneration, the IVD is hit by a cell-driven cascade of even...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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| Series: | Gels |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/8/4/211 |