Karaganda Medical University

MSC–Hydrogel Composite Systems for Knee Cartilage Repair and Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review

Background: MSC–hydrogel composite systems were developed to overcome the poor cell retention and limited durability of conventional marrow stimulation and suspension-based MSC delivery. A rigorous synthesis of the clinical evidence is lacking. Objectives: To evaluate the safety...

Anti-Biofilm Activity of (+)-Endo-Borneol Against Streptococcus mutans: Experimental Evaluation, Virulence Gene Expression Analysis, and Molecular Docking

Streptococcus mutans is the primary etiological agent of dental caries due to its ability to form acidogenic biofilms on tooth surfaces. Natural monoterpenes have attracted considerable interest as potential antibiofilm agents for oral healthcare. The present study investigated t...