Taking
tissue regeneration beyond the state-of-the-art
The
University of Nottingham has begun the search for a new class of injectable
materials that will stimulate stem cells to regenerate damaged tissue in
degenerative and age related disorders of the bone, muscle and heart.
The work,
which is currently at the experimental stage, could lead to treatments for
diseases that currently have no cure. The aim is to produce radical new
treatments that will reduce the need for invasive surgery, optimise recovery
and reduce the risk of undesirable scar tissue.
The
research, which brings together expertise in The University of Nottingham’s
Malaysia Campus (UNMC) and UK campus, is part of the Rational Bioactive
Materials Design for Tissue Generation project (Biodesign). This €11m EU funded
research project which involves 21 research teams from across Europe is made up
of leading experts in degenerative disease and regenerative medicine.
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