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What are the main functions of the cartilage tissue?
I see. Can cartilage be repaired or regenerated if it gets damaged?
Unfortunately, cartilage has a poor regenerative capacity due to its avascular nature. However, there are some surgical techniques being developed such as microfracture and autologous chondrocyte implantation that can promote cartilage repair. There is also ongoing research on the use of stem cells and gene therapy for cartilage regeneration.