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The gelation time of Diels–Alder crosslinked HA/PEG hydrogels can be reduced to an appropriate level for cell encapsulation and survival. At the same time, the DA click reaction makes the gel highly resilient and resistant to cyclic compression loading, which biomimics native articular cartilage biomechanical functions.
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