Translational Application of Microfluidics and Bioprinting for Stem Cell-Based Cartilage Repair

• Main Authors: Silvia Lopa (Author), Carlotta Mondadori (Author), Valerio Luca Mainardi (Author), Giuseppe Talò (Author), Marco Costantini (Author), Christian Candrian (Author), Wojciech Święszkowski (Author), Matteo Moretti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Cartilage defects can impair the most elementary daily activities and, if not properly treated, can lead to the complete loss of articular function. The limitations of standard treatments for cartilage repair have triggered the development of stem cell-based therapies. In this scenario, the developm...