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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03796-4 |