Project description
An innovative meniscus scaffold against osteoarthritis
Meniscal resection often leads to early osteoarthritis (OA), which necessitates alternative reconstructive strategies. The EU-funded MEFISTO project proposes to develop a functionalised nanomaterial-based scaffold capable of interacting with the native meniscal tissue. This innovative device will promote local revascularisation and help regenerate the native meniscus, especially in younger patients. At the same time, it will deliver drugs locally to modulate tissue inflammation in patients with advanced OA. Given the considerable number of individuals undergoing meniscectomy, the MEFISTO interventions will improve surgery outcomes and reduce OA-related co-morbidities.
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RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinator
76534 Baden-baden
Germany
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6110 Wolhusen
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20090 Pieve Emanuele
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93053 Regensburg
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BN2 6SJ Brighton
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15782 Santiago De Compostela
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2000 Antwerpen
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00185 Roma
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54033 Carrara Ms
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93210 La Plaine Saint Denis
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2015 BJ Haarlem
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42505 Netanya
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79539 Lorrach
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3584 CX Utrecht
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1025 Saint Sulpice
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