A novel osteochondral composite consisting of a self-assembling peptide hydrogel and 3D printed polycaprolactone scaffold : potential for articular cartilage repair
Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2004. === Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-135). === Degenerative diseases, such as osteoarthritis, and traumatic injuries are both prominent causes of cartilage defects. Due to its avascular nature, ad...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2005
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/17949 |