Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (Start-up)
We prepared a hybrid meniscus where cells are adhered on the implant surface with certain strength. Plasma technology was applied to promote adhesion of cells and the influence of irradiation to cells was examined. It was revealed that irradiation to an artificial material promotes adhesion of cells and that direct in-vivo irradiation is a safe method. We considered it would be possible to prepare a hybrid meniscus, and to induce marginal synovial cells by irradiation to the intra-articular tissue during surgery to reproduce such tissue.