Dancing Molecules Trigger Cartilage Growth for Healthier Knees

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Dancing could be the key to healthy knees. Researchers developed “dancing molecules” that trigger cartilage growth.

• Dancing molecules = rapidly moving synthetic nanofibers

• Targets TGFb-1 protein crucial for cartilage regrowth

• Generated more collagen II than natural proteins

Human cells showed significant regrowth after 3 days of “dancing”. Future clinical trials will also assess the affects on bone and spinal cord repair. Heeeey macarena, ay!

Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena

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