Recent Progress in Hydrogel-Based Synthetic Cartilage: Focus on Lubrication and Load-Bearing Capacities

Articular cartilage (AC), which covers the ends of bones in joints, particularly the knee joints, provides a robust interface to maintain frictionless movement during daily life due to its remarkable lubricating and load-bearing capacities. However, osteoarthritis (OA), characterized by the progress...

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Main Authors: Fei Qiu, Xiaopeng Fan, Wen Chen, Chunming Xu, Yumei Li, Renjian Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Gels
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/9/2/144