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Tissue Eng Part A
; 25(15-16): 1155-1166, 2019 08.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30526407
ABSTRACT
IMPACT STATEMENT: Catabolic factors present in a damaged joint inhibit chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells, thereby reducing the chance for successful cartilage formation. By improving stem cell-based cartilage repair with interleukin-37 (IL37), we might be able to inhibit the worsening progression of focal cartilage defects and prevent further development of joint diseases such as osteoarthritis. This will avoid chronic pain and impaired joint mobility for patients and reduce costs for society.