Northwestern University researchers applied their "dancing molecules" therapy to damaged human cartilage cells, activating gene expression for cartilage regeneration within four hours.
Northwestern University researchers have applied their "dancing molecules" therapy, previously used to repair spinal cord injuries, to damaged human cartilage cells. In a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, the treatment activated gene expression necessary for cartilage regeneration within four hours, with protein components needed for regeneration produced within three days. As molecular motion increased, so did the treatment's effectiveness, with "dancing" motions crucial for triggering cartilage growth.
July 26, 2024
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