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Functionalized piezoelectric screws promote chondrogenic differentiation of hUC-MSCs

Source: Nature - Biotechnology • Published: 21 Aug 2026, 00:00

Functionalized piezoelectric screws promote chondrogenic differentiation of hUC-MSCs

Looks at a novel piezoelectric orthopedic screw that combines mechanical fixation with electrical stimulation to influence stem cell cartilage differentiation.

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  • We designed a piezoelectric screw with an end‑slotted structure integrated with barium titanate
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