'Dancing Molecules' heal heart damage
July 26, 2024
In new experiments, researchers in the Samuel Stupp lab treated human cartilage cells with fast-moving 'dancing molecules,' resulting in increased production of collagen II, a crucial component for regeneration. Discovered in 2021, these 'dancing molecules' were initially used to repair spinal cord injuries and now show promise in regenerating human cartilage. Within just four hours, the molecules activated genes for cartilage regeneration, and after three days, the treated cells began producing essential proteins for healing.