ReviewFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology2025
Innovations in collagen-network remodeling and extracellular matrix mechanics: toward a new era in articular cartilage repair.
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- Integrating single-cell and spheroid strategies in tissue engineering: Comparative insights from pancreas, cartilage, heart and brain.Journal of tissue engineeringReview
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Abstract
Articular cartilage is a highly specialized connective tissue with a hierarchically organized extracellular matrix (ECM) that provides the mechanical resilience necessary for joint function. Central to this functionality is the depth-dependent architecture of collagen-primarily type II-interwoven with proteoglycans, enabling efficient resistance to compressive and shear stresses. This review synthesizes recent advances in ECM dynamics, emphasizing the interplay between collagen organization, viscoelastic microenvironments, and pericellular-matrix (PCM)-mediated mechanotransduction. Emerging evidence implicates type III collagen as a regulator of early cartilage remodeling and a putative biomarker of osteoarthritis (OA) progression. Additionally, we highlight cutting-edge studies on the synergistic effects of mechanical loading and enzymatic degradation on collagen integrity, providing novel insights into ECM deterioration in disease contexts. We evaluate next-generation biomaterials-including viscoelastic hydrogels, anisotropic scaffolds, and magnetic field-assisted fiber alignment-designed to recapitulate the native anisotropy and multiscale mechanics of cartilage. Together, these recent developments redefine the landscape of cartilage repair and delineate promising avenues for translational regenerative therapies.
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