iPSC Technology and Bone Regeneration KU Leuven
Bone is a calcified tissue with multiple functions. It allows movement by providing attachment points for skeletal muscle, supports haematopoiesis, stores minerals and protects soft tissues and organs. Additionally, bone has the unique capacity to regenerate upon damage without scar formation or loss of function.
Bone fracture repair recapitulates embryonic endochondral bone formation. This process is characterized by the formation of a ...