Osteoarthritis, a few words…
Chronic rheumatic disease in peripheral articular joints and spinal cord
Degeneration and loss of articular cartilage
It is the third most common cause of long-term functional disability
Impact on the society and national healthcare systems
Our motivation…
Is it possible to fabricate a biomimetic extracellular matrix (ECM) through the development of bio-inspired biomaterials for osteoarthritis treatment?
Is it possible to fabricate a biomimetic extracellular matrix (ECM) through the development of bio-inspired biomaterials for osteoarthritis treatment?
How do the biomaterials respond to the microbiome of each patient?