Extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic 3‐dimensional network of macromolecules that
provides structural support for the cells and tissues. Accumulated knowledge clearly …

Fast, high-resolution, non-destructive and quantitative characterization methods are needed
to develop materials with tailored properties at the nanoscale or to understand the …

As a milestone in soft and hard tissue engineering, a precise control over the micropatterns
of scaffolds has lightened new opportunities for the recapitulation of native body organs …

Purpose of Review Mitochondria are recognized to be one of the most important organelles
in chondrocytes for their role in triphosphate (ATP) generation through aerobic …

The composition and organisation of the extracellular matrix (ECM), particularly the
pericellular matrix (PCM), in articular cartilage is critical to its biomechanical functionality; the …

The pericellular matrix (PCM) of cartilage is a structurally distinctive microdomain
surrounding each chondrocyte, and is pivotal to cell homeostasis and cell-matrix interactions …

Understanding the causality of the post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) disease process of
the knee joint is important for diagnosing early disease and developing new and effective …

Proteoglycans are vital components of the extracellular matrix in articular cartilage, providing
biomechanical properties crucial for its proper functioning. They are key players in chondral …

Despite the fact that type III collagen is the second most abundant collagen type in the body,
its contribution to the physiologic maintenance and repair of skeletal tissues remains poorly …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) has long been regarded as a packing material; supporting
cells within the tissue and providing tensile strength and protection from mechanical stress …