Previous
work on cartilage tumors has been done using models based on genetic mutations that occurred only rarely in enchondromas; however, IDH mutations are present in a high percentage of enchondromas.
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.
The other application that is very near term is
working on bits of
cartilage, such as for the meniscus in the knee.
However, the Columbia team is
working on a new method for engineering hybrid grafts including bone and
cartilage.
Finally, Yingjie Guan, assistant professor (research) of orthopaedics at Brown and Lifespan, at the COBRE for Skeletal Health and Repair, talked about her detailed
work on how mechanical regulation of gene expression, for instance by the micro RNA miR - 365, affects
cartilage and bone health.
You know, there's friends of mine who are
working on making ligaments and
cartilage, and so again, there the stretching response is actually critical for that fate to be determined in a dish.
There is no substitute for
cartilage although scientists are
working on that problem and it seems that one team may have made a significant breakthrough according to an April 27, 2014 news item
on ScienceDaily,
By not allowing the shoulder to move behind you so much, you reduce or eliminate the strain
on the ligaments and
cartilage ring while still giving the pec an opportunity to
work.
-- The life's
work of Dr. John F. Prudden showed that bovine tracheal
cartilage had unique and powerful effects
on wound healing, immune conditions, joint health and other conditions considered to be treatment resistant to conventional therapies.
The complete mechanism of action of this product is not completely understood, but appears to
work on several different areas in
cartilage protection and synthesis.
Glucosamine
works by acting
on living
cartilage cells, so it is most effective when used early in the course of arthritis, before the joint damage is extensive.
For example, one arthritis homeopathic remedy found
on the market contains a blend of ten homeopathic ingredients that
work symbiotically to help strengthen the
cartilage along with a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that will reduce pain and improve your dog's quality of life.