In vitro chondrogenic differentiation of human articular cartilage derived chondroprogenitors using pulsed electromagnetic field.

Background: The ability to grow new cartilage remains the standard goal of any treatment strategy directed at cartilage repair. Chondroprogenitors have garnered interest due to their applicability in cell therapy. Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) favors chondrogenesis by possible upregulation of genes belonging to TGFβ superfamily.