Hydrogel-Based Strategies for Intervertebral Disc Regeneration: Advances, Challenges and Clinical Prospects
Millions of people worldwide suffer from low back pain and disability associated with intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. IVD degeneration is highly correlated with aging, as the nucleus pulposus (NP) dehydrates and the annulus fibrosus (AF) fissures form, which often results in intervertebral d...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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Series: | Gels |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/10/1/62 |