The ‘squishy material’ that could soothe arthritis from within

‘Artificial cartilage’ could improve arthritis treatment

Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flare-up, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed. The squishy material can be loaded with anti-inflammatory drugs that are released in response to small changes in pH in the body. During an arthritis flare-up, a joint becomes inflamed and slightly more acidic than the surrounding tissue.

The ‘squishy material’ that could soothe arthritis from within

Jelly-like artificial cartilage created at Cambridge University can sense flare-ups and deliver drugs to painful joints

Squishy 'smart cartilage' could target arthritis pain as soon as flareups begin

Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flareup, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed.

Cartilage-Like Biomaterial Releases Arthritis Drugs in Response to Joint Inflammation

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a polymer-based cartilage-like material that can release anti-inflammatory medications within the body in response to heightened joint inflammation. According to the research, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, the material reacts to small changes in acidity that occur during inflammation by softening and releasing its therapeutic cargo at the site of the inflammat…