Synergistic enhancement of tendon-to-bone healing via anti-inflammatory and pro-differentiation effects caused by sustained release of Mg<sup>2+</sup>/curcumin from injectable self-healing hydrogels
Baojun Chen, Yongping Liang, Jing Zhang, Lang Bai, Meiguang Xu, Qian Han, Xuezhe Han, Jintao Xiu, Meng Li, Xiaoling Zhou, Baolin Guo, Zhanhai Yin
Abstract
to effectively promote rotator cuff tendon-to-bone healing via anti-inflammatory and pro-differentiation effects. Therefore, this composite hydrogel offers significant promise for rotator cuff repair.
Topics & Concepts
CurcuminSelf-healing hydrogelsBone healingChemistryWound healingTendonBiomedical engineeringPharmacologyMedicinePathologySurgeryOrganic chemistryTendon Structure and TreatmentLaser Applications in Dentistry and MedicineSpine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology