<p>Articular cartilage is the connective tissue that lines the ends of long bones in diarthrodial joints, providing a low-friction load-bearing surface that can withstand a lifetime of loading cycles under normal conditions. ...

<p><p> Articular cartilage is a smooth connective tissue that covers the ends of bones and protects joints from wear. Cartilage has a poor healing capacity, and the lack of treatment options motivates the development of ...

While advances in regenerative medicine and vascular tissue engineering have been substantial in recent years, important stumbling blocks remain. In particular, the limited life span of differentiated cells that are harvested ...