Biomaterial scaffolds_ the crucial step in stem cell treatment of osteoarthritis- pros and cons
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Just as important as mesenchymal stem cells when it comes to arthritis treatment, are the scaffolds. The combination of stem cells plus scaffolds consisting of biologic materials appears to be a logical strategy for tissue engineering. Biomaterials have been defined at the European Society of Biomaterials Conference in 1987 as ” non-viable materials used in a medical device, intended to interact with biological systems.” What all this means as far as tissue engineering is that using a framework along with stem cells seems to be promising. The logical types of scaffold material are the natural proteins and polysaccharides (sugars) that make up normal connective tissue. These are biocompatible and contain sites where stem cells can congregate. For practical use these materials need to be able to be produced in a consistent manner and they also have to be modified so they provide sufficient mechanical structure to hold up following transplantation. For a free portfolio of information on how stem cells can help you if you have arthritis go to www.stemcellsarthritistreatment.com