New biomaterial regrows damaged cartilage in joints

Scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model. New material comprises peptides, proteins and polysaccharides that mimic the microstructure of natural cartilage. Within six months, researchers observed new cartilage growth.

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