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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Main Authors: Rebecca L Davies, Nicola J Kuiper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Bioengineering
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/6/1/22