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Biomaterials Osteoarthritis (Combination of tough biomaterials and nanotechnology-enabled gene therapy to regenerate cartilage)

Funds Source:

Other entities

Period:

24/09/2022 to 24/09/2025

Project typology:

Individual project

Project status:

ACTIVE

Funding Entity:

F. La Caixa

Funding:

291,345 €

Innovative biomaterials to regenerate cartilage and treat osteoarthritis.

The overall aim of this project is to combine a cartilage-mimicking biomaterial with nanoparticle enabled gene therapy to promote simultaneous osteoarthritis treatment and new cartilage production.

The objectives of the project are:

1. Cartilage Replacement: Develop injectable and biocompatible materials that mimic thecompression forces of cartilage.
2. Cartilage Regeneration: Study the effects of biomaterials on cartilage production.
3. Osteoarthritis treatment: Combine the biomaterial with nanoparticle-delivered gene therapy to treat inflammation.