Abstract:Objective To investigate the effect of new osteochondral scaffold -assisted Mosaicplasty technology and genetically enhanced adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) on repair of large area osteochondral defect. Methods Beagle dog model of cartilage full-thickness defect was established. The defect was filled with multiple cartilage scaffolds through Mosaicplasty technology. No fixation was performed in group E. BMP-2-ADSCs was implanted in scaffold in group D. SF/CS/nHA was implanted in scaffold in group C. SF/CS/nHA combined with BMP-2-ADSCs was implanted in scaffold in group B. SF/CS/NHA and BMP-2-ADSCs combined with PRP gel complex was implanted in scaffold in group A. Morphological changes of tissue were observed at the 4th, 8th, and 16th week post operation, and tissues were harvested at time point of the 16th week post operation. Collagen Ⅰand Collagen ⅡmRNA were measured by PRC. Ultimate stress, strain value and the corresponding elastic modulus of the cartilage were determined. Results Compared with group E, cartilages in group A-D experienced better healing procedure with improvement of smooth surface. Group A witnessed dramatically improved cartilages when compared with group B-D (P < 0.05). The expression levels of collagen protein Ⅰand collagen Ⅱ, ultimate stress, strain value and the corresponding elastic modulus were increased significantly in group A when compared with the remaining groups (P < 0.05). Conclusion New osteochondral scaffold filled with SF/CS/nHA, BMP-2-ADSCs and PRP gel complex through Mosaicplasty a technology can be therapeutic option for repair of large area cartilage defects.