A sulfonated cartilage interpenetrating polymer network reinforces and protects the extracellular matrix of degraded cartilage.

Cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) comprises a type-II collagen fibril network that affords structure and tensile strength, complemented by a negatively charged, sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) matrix that retains interstitial water. These compone…

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