Scientists: developed a new 3D cartilage to combat arthritis

07/15/2016

Researchers at Cytex Therapeutics, North Carolina, have developed a new cartilage consisting of artificial material (plastic) and human stem cells.

A new 3D cartilage created for patients with arthritis. Scientists argue that the development will significantly improve the quality of life of such patients.

As you know, young people suffering from arthritis, do not replace the patient's hip joint, and prescribe physiotherapy, which only temporarily relieves unpleasant symptoms. The new cartilage reduces inflammation, eliminates puffiness and restores damaged tissue.

Artificial cartilage tissue has not yet been studied in humans and side effects have not been identified. As scientists say, this will happen no earlier than in three years. But this direction is very promising, since the development contains stem cells that are taken directly from the patient, and the synthetic material is absorbed after a while. Thus, only healthy human tissue remains.

Scientists have developed an implant for the treatment of hip joints. But the new material can be used to treat knees, shoulders, fingers, and other parts of the body. Currently, there are active tests of cartilage on animals.

Valeria Sokolova, news editor