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ReviewCytotechnology2025

Cartilage repair: unleashing PRP's potential in organoid models.

Mahsa Golshan, Hengameh Dortaj, Zeinab Omidi, Mehdi Golshan, Majid Pourentezari, Mehrdad Rajabi, Ali Rajabi

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Review in Cytotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Mahsa GolshanDepartment of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Science, Shiraz University of Medical Science, P.O.Box: 7154614111, Shiraz, Iran.
Hengameh DortajTissue Engineering Research Group (TERG), Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Zeinab OmidiDepartment of Cardiovascular Disease, Alzahra Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Mehdi GolshanShiraz Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran.
Majid PourentezariDepartment of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Mehrdad RajabiPostgraduate Student or Periodontist, Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Ali RajabiDepartment of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Science, Shiraz University of Medical Science, P.O.Box: 7154614111, Shiraz, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-9491-0093

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising biological therapy in regenerative medicine due to its high concentration of growth factors and cytokines, which promote tissue healing and regeneration. In recent years, its application in cartilage tissue engineering has garnered significant attention. This study explores the synergistic interaction between PRP and cartilage organoids, a novel three-dimensional in vitro culture system that closely mimics the structural and functional properties of native cartilage. Cartilage organoids serve as a physiologically relevant model for studying cartilage development, disease progression, and regeneration. By integrating PRP with cartilage organoids, this review aims to enhance chondrogenesis, extracellular matrix synthesis, and cellular proliferation within the organoids. Emerging evidence suggests that PRP supplementation significantly improves chondrocyte viability, growth, and differentiation in cartilage organoids, thereby accelerating their maturation. This combination holds great potential for advancing cartilage repair strategies, providing a robust platform for preclinical studies, and paving the way for innovative therapeutic approaches for cartilage-related injuries and degenerative diseases. These key aspects-chondrogenesis, matrix synthesis, and cellular proliferation-were specifically selected due to their fundamental roles in cartilage tissue engineering and regeneration. Chondrogenesis is crucial for chondrocyte differentiation and maintenance, matrix synthesis ensures the structural integrity and functional properties of regenerated cartilage, and cellular proliferation supports tissue viability and repair. Addressing these factors is essential, as current cartilage regeneration strategies often suffer from limited long-term efficacy and inadequate extracellular matrix production. By elucidating the synergistic effects of PRP and cartilage organoids in these areas, this study seeks to bridge existing knowledge gaps and provide valuable insights for improving regenerative approaches in clinical applications, particularly for osteoarthritis and cartilage defects.

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ChondrogenesisOrganoidsPRPRegenerative medicine

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PMID40190423
PMCPMC11968630

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