Cartilage-mimetic hydrogels with multifunctions from grape seed protein and chitosan

Key Points

• These hydrogels demonstrate promising mechanical properties and biocompatibility.
• The combination of grape seed protein and chitosan significantly enhances hydrogel stability in physiological conditions.
• Development involved synthesizing hydrogels using natural polymers, focusing on mimicking cartilage functionality.
• For future applications, further studies are needed to evaluate long-term effectiveness and integration into biological systems.