3D biomaterial used as 'sponge' for stem cell therapy to reverse arthritis (IMAGE)

Department of Orthopedics, Wuhan Union Hospital

3D biomaterial used as 'sponge' for stem cell therapy to reverse arthritis

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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 arthritis in mice knee joints

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Wei Tong, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

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