This research builds on previous work from the Stupp laboratory, which involved using “dancing molecules” to stimulate human cartilage cells to increase the production of tissue matrix proteins.

The new biomaterial comprises two components: a bioactive peptide that binds to transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGFb-1) -; an essential protein ... fibers, the material encourages cartilage ...

FiberGel is a phase-transformable scaffold made of inter- crosslinkable, protein ... the paste-like fibers can fill a random defect with arbitrary geometry before forming a scaffold, facilitating the ...