Chondrogenesis of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on Irradiated Cartilage

Background: Irradiated allogeneic costal cartilage is an alternative option of cartilage graft in patients with insufficient autologous cartilage. However, complications can occur during long-term follow-up. This study investigated whether Tutoplast-processed cartilage, one of the irradiated allogeneic costal cartilages, acts as a scaffold for adipose-derived stem cells and chondrogenesis. Methods: In vitro setting, human adipose-derived stem...