BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Harnessing the potential of stem cells is an important strategy for
regenerative medicine. This study explores the use of bilaminar coculture pellets (BCPs) of …

Scaffold–cartilage integration is critical for the clinical success of a scaffold used for the
repair of a focal cartilage defect. In this study, a macroporous polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) scaffold …

The lack of integration between implants and articular cartilage is an unsolved problem that
negatively impacts the development of treatments for focal cartilage defects. Many …

Study Design. This study explores the use of bilaminar coculture pellets of mesenchymal stem
cells (MSCs) and nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs) as a cell-based therapy for intervertebral …

Purpose: During in vivo stem cell differentiation, mature cells often induce the differentiation
of nearby stem cells. Accordingly, prior studies indicate that a randomly mixed coculture can …

Background Our goal is to optimize stem cell-based tissue engineering strategies in the
context of the intervertebral disc environment. We explored the benefits of co-culturing nucleus …

Tissue engineering is a growing and dynamic field with the potential to provide patients with
minimally-invasive treatments that repair or replace dysfunctional musculoskeletal tissues. …

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The intervertebral disc forms an avascular, fibrocartilaginous joint between adjacent vertebral
bodies and provides flexibility while routinely supporting several multiples of body weight. …