3D biomaterial used as 'sponge' for stem cell therapy to reverse arthritis
E-Mail IMAGE: Researchers with the Department of Orthopedics at the Union Hospital designed a 3D biomaterial scaffold to slowly release stem cells to ensure the process of pain relief and to reverse... view more Credit: Wei Tong, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology A 3D biomaterial scaffold design to slowly release stem cells has worked to ensure implanted stem cells stick around to relieve pain and reverse arthritis in mice knee joints. This reduces the use of stem cells by 90 percent, thus avoiding the challenge of redness, swelling and scar tissue that...
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