Effect of Aging on Tendon Biology, Biomechanics and Implications for Treatment Approaches

Tendon aging is associated with an increasing prevalence of tendon injuries and/or chronic tendon diseases, such as tendinopathy, which affects approximately 25% of the adult population. Aged tendons are often characterized by a reduction in the number and functionality of tendon stem/progenitor cel...

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Main Authors: Ka Yu Carissa Kwan, Ka Wai Kerry Ng, Ying Rao, Chenxian Zhu, Shengcai Qi, Rocky S. Tuan, Dai Fei Elmer Ker, Dan Michelle Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/20/15183