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ReviewBioengineering & translational medicine2026

Overcoming challenges in cartilage regeneration: The role of chondrogenic inducers.

Manh Tuong Nguyen, Stan Gronthos, Yunpeng Zhao, Vashe Chandrakanthan, Vi Khanh Truong, Krasimir Vasilev

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Review in Bioengineering & translational medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Manh Tuong NguyenBiomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory, College of Medicine and Public Health Flinders University Adelaide South Australia Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4717-082X
Stan GronthosSchool of Biomedicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences The University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6225-3084
Yunpeng ZhaoDepartment of Orthopedics Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Shandong People's Republic of China.
Vashe ChandrakanthanAdelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences The University of Adelaide Adelaide South Australia Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4314-5029
Vi Khanh TruongBiomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory, College of Medicine and Public Health Flinders University Adelaide South Australia Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6016-6438
Krasimir VasilevBiomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory, College of Medicine and Public Health Flinders University Adelaide South Australia Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3534-4754

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cartilage regeneration presents unique challenges due to its avascular structure, sparse cell population, and limited regenerative capacity. Recent years have seen significant advancements in the field, which warrant an integrated review that connects chondrogenesis and its practical application. This review aims to deliver comprehensive and analytical guidelines for understanding the complex process of chondrogenesis, emphasizing its critical role in cartilage regeneration. It reviews key inducers such as growth factors, mechanical stimuli, hypoxia, and electric fields, as well as their synergistic integration with biomaterials to facilitate effective strategies for repairing and regenerating damaged cartilage tissue. In addition to exploring these advancements, the paper also provides a critical evaluation of current methods used to assess chondrogenesis in in vitro and in vivo models, identifying gaps and possibilities for improvement. A particular focus is placed on addressing the translational challenges that hinder the clinical implementation of cutting-edge research findings, offering actionable strategies to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and patient outcomes. By examining emerging trends and consolidating recent innovations, this review aims to offer a holistic perspective on cartilage repair. It serves as a guide for researchers and clinicians, advocating for collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to advance the field and deliver improved therapeutic solutions for cartilage-related conditions.

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cartilage repairchondrogenesischondrogenic inducersgrowth factorsstem cells

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PMID42016862
PMCPMC13093458

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