A high glucose level stimulate inflammation and weaken pro-resolving response in tendon cells – A possible factor contributing to tendinopathy in diabetic patients

Background: Tendinopathy is a chronic disorder that affects a huge population, and is causing high socioeconomical impacts worldwide. Tendinopathy was reported to be more prevalent in diabetic patients, and chronic inflammation was proposed to play an important role in its development. It was also k...

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Main Authors: Cheuk-Kin Kwan, Sai-Chuen Fu, Patrick Shu-hang Yung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Asia-Pacific Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation and Technology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214687319300524