The effects of microenvironment on tissue-engineered osteochondral composite.
- Author:
Jieruo LI
1
;
Zhiyong SHU
;
Zhengang ZHA
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics, The First Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Cartilage;
chemistry;
physiology;
Chondrocytes;
Connective Tissue;
growth & development;
Extracellular Matrix;
chemistry;
Humans;
Stress, Mechanical;
Tissue Engineering;
methods;
Tissue Scaffolds;
chemistry
- From:
Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2009;26(2):433-436
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
It is currently reported that extracellular matrix, biological scaffolds, conditions of stress, nutrients and metabolic waste play very important roles in tissue-engineered osteochondral composite. In this paper, we have made a review of their effects on such composite.
