Biologics News

University of Southampton researchers have provided insight on the ability of clay particles to bind biological molecules and stimulate the stem cell regeneration process to repair damaged tissue and bone.

A significant relationship exists between graft size and antibody development after fresh osteochondral allograft transplants in the knee, according to recently published data.

AMSTERDAM — Although a few studies in the literature show promising results with injection of autologous conditioned plasma or platelet rich plasma during surgery to repair rotator cuff tears, a study by French investigators showed no difference in tendon healing between tendons injected with the plasma-based substance and those not injected.

NEW ORLEANS — Investigators of a level 1 study from the Cleveland Clinic discovered no statistical difference in transfusion events or units transfused between cementless total hip arthroplasty patients who underwent the use of a collagen thrombin, fibrinogen and autologous platelet gel for a hemostatic adjuvant compared to a control group using standard hemostatic methods.

NEW ORLEANS — Investigators found good long-term outcomes in patients with full thickness articular cartilage defects of the knee who underwent matrix associated chondrocyte transplantation, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.

A new type of mechanical memory that increases inherent muscle elasticity based on a muscle’s history of stretching has recently been uncovered. Researchers investigated how titin, the largest protein in the body and the primary source of passive muscle elasticity elasticity, is affected by increasing oxidation levels during muscular activity.

Aperion Biologics Inc. announced that the company has received a CE mark from the European Union and other accepting territories for its Z-Lig ACLR device.

Cerapedics, an orthobiologics company, announced the closing of a $9 million venture debt loan from GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services, which will support general business operations for Cerapedics.

Orthofix International N.V. recently announced the appointment of Ronald A. Matricaria as a director and chairman of the board.

Aperion Biologics Inc. recently announced France Dixon Helfer and Mike Ward were appointed to the company’s board of directors.