Resumen: Here we explore a new generation of smart, living implants, combining not only active therapeutics but also stem cells, as a novel strategy to regenerate stabilised cartilage and avoid prostheses. This process can regenerate the subchondral bone foundation, which is currently difficult in the clinic. Idioma: Inglés DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2016.05.008 Año: 2017 Publicado en: TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY 35, 1 (2017), 8-11 ISSN: 0167-7799 Factor impacto JCR: 13.578 (2017) Categ. JCR: BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY rank: 3 / 160 = 0.019 (2017) - Q1 - T1 Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 3.524 - Biotechnology (Q1) - Bioengineering (Q1)