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A new study conducted by researchers at Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan explores the impact of cyclic compressive loading (CCL) on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in meniscal regeneration. The researchers cultured MSCs from the meniscus, synovium, and articular cartilage and exposed them to CCL for 7 days. The study found that CCL induced significant changes in the transcriptome of MSCs, leading to the differentiation of meniscus progenitors into mature meniscal cells. This research provides insights into the potential of mechanical stress in promoting MSC meniscal differentiation and contributes to the understanding of meniscal regeneration. [Extracted from the article] |