Stanford Scientists Identify Enzyme That May Promote Cartilage Regeneration in Arthritis

Stanford researchers identified an enzyme that may restore cartilage repair signals in arthritic joints, offering a potential drug target backed by mouse and human tissue results.

For the more than 500 million people worldwide managing osteoarthritis, treatment options stop well short of repair: painkillers, injections, physical therapy, and eventually surgery. A Stanford Medicine study published November 27, 2025 in Science s... [3614 chars]