The use of growth factors in cartilage repair. Review uri icon

Overview

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.

publication date

  • July 1, 2000

Research

keywords

  • Cartilage, Articular
  • Growth Substances
  • Osteoarthritis

Identity

PubMed ID

  • 10882466

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 31

issue

  • 3