The impact of cholesterol deposits on the fibrillar architecture of the Achilles tendon in a rabbit model of hypercholesterolemia

The impact of cholesterol deposits on the fibrillar architecture of the Achilles tendon in a rabbit model of hypercholesterolemia

Abstract Background Increased tendon pain and tendon damage is a significant complication related to hyperlipidemia. Unlike the well-established pathogenesis associated with increased serum concentrations of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein in atherosclerotic cardiovascu...

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Main Authors: Andrzej Steplewski, Jolanta Fertala, Ryan Tomlinson, Kevth’er Hoxha, Lin Han, Ocean Thakar, Jason Klein, Joseph Abboud, Andrzej Fertala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Hypercholesterolemia
Tendon
Collagen fibrils
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1217-7

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