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Published on: October 7, 2015
The use of growth factors in cartilage repair
W J O'Connor1, T Botti, S N Khan
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York 10021, USA.
The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|July 6, 2000
Abstract:
Articular cartilage, which enables smooth gliding of joints during skeletal motion, is vulnerable to injuries and degenerative diseases over time. Bone growth factors have a role in the preservation of the cartilage matrix. This article reviews the potential to treat cartilage damage for bone morphogenetic proteins, insulin-like growth factors, hepatocyte growth factor, basic fibroblast growth factor, and transforming growth factor beta.

