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Structure of articular cartilage

Known as: Cartilage, Articular, Articular Cartilages, Cartilages, Articular 
A protective layer of firm, flexible cartilage over the articulating ends of bones. It provides a smooth surface for joint movement, protecting the… Expand
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Review
2018
Review
2018
Mechanical stimulation of mesenchymal stem cells: Implications for cartilage tissue engineering
Articular cartilage is a load-bearing tissue playing a crucial mechanical role in diarthrodial joints, facilitating joint… Expand
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2018
Review
2018
Biomaterials for articular cartilage tissue engineering: Learning from biology.
Articular cartilage is commonly described as a tissue that is made of up to 80% water, is devoid of blood vessels, nerves, and… Expand
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Review
2017
Review
2017
SOX9 and the many facets of its regulation in the chondrocyte lineage.
SOX9 is a pivotal transcription factor in developing and adult cartilage. Its gene is expressed from the multipotent skeletal… Expand
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Review
2017
Review
2017
3D Bioprinting for Cartilage and Osteochondral Tissue Engineering
Significant progress has been made in the field of cartilage and bone tissue engineering over the last two decades. As a result… Expand
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Review
2017
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2017
Cell-laden hydrogels for osteochondral and cartilage tissue engineering.
Despite tremendous advances in the field of regenerative medicine, it still remains challenging to repair the osteochondral… Expand
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Review
2017
Review
2017
Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: systematic review and economic evaluation.
BACKGROUND The surfaces of the bones in the knee are covered with articular cartilage, a rubber-like substance that is very… Expand
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Review
2017
Review
2017
Cartilage repair by mesenchymal stem cells: Clinical trial update and perspectives
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of joints with destruction of articular cartilage associated with subchondral bone… Expand
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2016
Review
2016
MicroRNAs: exploring new horizons in osteoarthritis.
  • Mary Nugent
  • Osteoarthritis and cartilage
  • 2016
    • Corpus ID: 26121670
INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease worldwide leading to significant morbidity. The underlying disease process… Expand
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Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
The Basic Science of Articular Cartilage: Structure, Composition, and Function
Articular cartilage is the highly specialized connective tissue of diarthrodial joints. Its principal function is to provide a… Expand
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Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Treatment of deep cartilage defects in the knee with autologous chondrocyte transplantation.
BACKGROUND Full-thickness defects of articular cartilage in the knee have a poor capacity for repair. They may progress to… Expand
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