Regenerative Medicine: A Review of the Evolution of Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) Therapy
Articular cartilage is composed of chondrons within a territorial matrix surrounded by a highly organized extracellular matrix comprising collagen II fibrils, proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans, and non-collagenous proteins. Damaged articular cartilage has a limited potential for healing and untreate...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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Series: | Bioengineering |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/6/1/22 |