Insights from the composition, structure and development of articular cartilage are key for long-term therapeutic strategies to restore articular cartilage. The authors emphasize that future therapies should replicate the depth-dependent alignment of collagen and its interactions with the extracellular matrix to produce implants that mimic the biomechanical properties of cartilage.
- Alba Pueyo Moliner
- Keita Ito
- Jos Malda