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Table 1 Examples of cell-encapsulating hydrogel used in cartilage tissue regeneration. Further detailed information of stimulation, cells and gels is described in Table2

From: Progress in biomechanical stimuli on the cell-encapsulated hydrogels for cartilage tissue regeneration

Hydrogel

x-linking method

Stimulation

Cell encapsulation

Ref

Chemical

Physical

HA-PEG4-DBCO

 O

 

N/A

in situ

[92]

HA-GM

 O

 

N/A

syringe

[93]

Chondroitin sulfate/pullulan

 

 O

N/A

in situ

[94]

PEG/Dextran/ Fibrin

 

 O

Different stiffness

in situ

[95]

HA/gelatin

 O

 

Electrical

in situ

[96]

Collagen/Chondroitin sulfate

 O

 O

N/A

in situ

[97]

agarose

 O

 

Mechanical compression

in situ

[98]

Chitosan/HA

 

 O

N/A

in situ

[99]

alginate

  

N/A

syringe

[100]

  1. N/A Not Applicable