The ‘squishy material’ that could soothe arthritis from within

‘Artificial cartilage’ could improve arthritis treatment

Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flare-up, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed. The squishy material can be loaded with anti-inflammatory drugs that are released in response to small changes in pH in the body. During an arthritis flare-up, a joint becomes inflamed and slightly more acidic than the surrounding tissue.

The ‘squishy material’ that could soothe arthritis from within

Jelly-like artificial cartilage created at Cambridge University can sense flare-ups and deliver drugs to painful joints

Squishy 'smart cartilage' could target arthritis pain as soon as flareups begin

Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flareup, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed.