One study reported clinical benefits using gene therapy to
regenerate joint cartilage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Not exact matches
The teams are currently working on the fabrication of 3D structures from the blend suitable for implantation in patient
joints with future studies focusing on understanding the peculiar interactions between the blend and stem cells towards refining the quality of
regenerated cartilage.
If we understood better how the embryo forms articular
cartilage at the
joint, we would be in a better position to come up with ways of
regenerating cartilage from stem cells to provide improved treatments for
joint injuries and diseases.
Research shows that glucosamine and chondroitin are partners in the process of
regenerating and decreasing the breakdown of
cartilage, as well as supporting
joint fluidity and flexibility.
Researchers suggested chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine could repair and
regenerate cartilage by supporting normal metabolic function in the
joints.14
The bodies of healthy adult dogs synthesize, or make their own, glucosamine, so that the
cartilage in their
joints regenerates itself and remains healthy.
But stem cells derived from adult tissues have shown a promising ability to help heal and
regenerate tissue by reducing inflammation and differentiating, or becoming healthy
cartilage, bone and
joint cells.