Mechanobiology and Extracellular Vesicle-Based Strategies for Osteochondral Regeneration
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 374
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will focus on emerging strategies for musculoskeletal regeneration by integrating biomechanics, stem cell biology, extracellular vesicles, and advanced tissue engineering approaches. We welcome original research articles and reviews that explore the mechanobiological regulation of stem cell fate, the role of extracellular vesicles in osteoarthritis pathogenesis and therapy, and the development of osteochondral organoids or biomaterial-based systems for translational applications. The goal is to provide a multidisciplinary platform linking fundamental mechanisms with innovative therapeutic strategies for osteoarthritis and related joint diseases.
Dr. Zhen Yang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biomechanics
- stem cells
- osteoarthritis
- tissue engineering
- extracellular vesicles
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