These enzymes degrade and decrease the synthesis of important constituent molecules that form hyaline cartilage called proteoglycans. (meisterhunde.com)
Dr. Qi said «CS / PVA gel can be applied to the repair of articular cartilage defects as an injectable material in tissue engineering, and the regenerated cartilage can secrete cartilage matrix and perform the functions of hyaline cartilage. (sciencedaily.com)
Because hyaline cartilage has no intrinsic mechanism for repair, any trauma, either acute or chronic, can cause injury to the cartilage, and lead to its separation. (twohandsfourpaws.com)