Bio-inspired mineralization collagen induce fibrocartilage regeneration after tendon-bone injury by activating Gli1+Dkk3+ progenitor cells
T. Zhang, T. Lei, J. Han, R. Zhang, W. Shen, Y. Liu, Y. Liao, Q. He, Y. Zhao, X. Zhang, R. Yan, Q. He, Y. Chen, H. Pan, L. Wang, , X. Chen
This study develops a bio-inspired hydrogel that promotes tendon-bone interface regeneration by activating Gli1+Dkk3+ progenitor cells, achieving 68% mechanical recovery.
bioRxiv · Sep 24, 2023 · PreprintBioengineering