Role of hydrogels in osteoarthritis: A comprehensive review
Yuan Xu,
Jing‐Yan Wang,
Tian Meng
et al.
Abstract:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, degenerative, and age‐related disease. It is characterized by chronic inflammation, progressive articular cartilage destruction, and subchondral bone sclerosis. The current effective treatment for OA is limited. Hydrogel is a kind of unique carrier with well‐known biocompatibility, softness, and high water content among various biomaterials. Hydrogels are developed for different biomedical applications, for instance, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. To date, a variety of… Show more
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