Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Cartilage

Cartilage is a type of connective tissue found in many parts of the body. It is composed of a specialized extracellular matrix composed of chondrocytes (cartilage cells) and fibers of collagen and elastin. Cartilage serves several important functions, including providing support and structure to the body, lubricatio…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 277× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2640-6403 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cartilage is a type of connective tissue found in many parts of the body. It is composed of a specialized extracellular matrix composed of chondrocytes (cartilage cells) and fibers of collagen and elastin. Cartilage serves several important functions, including providing support and structure to the body, lubrication between joints, and shock absorption. It is crucial for joint health and mobility, and it helps to maintain normal posture by providing an even distribution of weight. Cartilage can be damaged by trauma or degenerative conditions, leading to painful symptoms such as stiffness and decreased range of motion. Treatments for cartilage damage include physical therapy, medications, and in some cases, surgery.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 277 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Cartilage, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Tissue Repair and Regeneration (ISSN 2640-6403).

Journal editorial board
Walid Rachidi · France Ilaria Baldelli · Italy Costica Aloman · United States

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