Multipotential Role of Growth Factor Mimetic Peptides for Osteochondral Tissue Engineering
Articular cartilage is characterized by a poor self-healing capacity due to its aneural and avascular nature. Once injured, it undergoes a series of catabolic processes which lead to its progressive degeneration and the onset of a severe chronic disease called osteoarthritis (OA). In OA, important a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/13/7388 |