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Figure 1.
Schematic representation of the componants required for cartilage tissue engineering. Cells (stem cells with chondrogenic potential or chondrocytes), morphogenic factors and scaffolds (natural or synthetic) are combined in vitro to form an engineered scaffold suitable for implantation. Illustration with permission from Servier (http://www.servier.fr/smart/TermsOfUse.asp )