Proteoglycans exert a significant effect on human meniscal stiffness through ionic effects

Proteoglycans make a significant ionic contribution to mechanical stiffness of the meniscus, increasing it by 58% in the physiological condition. It is therefore critical that meniscal regeneration strategies attempt to recreate the function of proteoglycans to ensure normal meniscal function.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - May 3, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Mr Fahd Mahmood, Mr Jon Clarke, Dr Philip Riches Source Type: research