New biomaterial regrows damaged cartilage in joints
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Northwestern University 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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Original Title: New biomaterial regrows cartilage in sheep joints; could prevent knee replacement surgery | The material is an intricate network of molecular components that together simulate the natural environment of cartilage in the body.