The tendon unit: biochemical, biomechanical, hormonal influences

Abstract The current literature has mainly focused on the biology of tendons and on the characterization of the biological properties of tenocytes and tenoblasts. It is still not understood how these cells can work together in homeostatic equilibrium. We put forward the concept of the “tendon unit”...

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Main Authors: Nicola Maffulli, Francesco Cuozzo, Filippo Migliorini, Francesco Oliva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03796-4