Assessment of the effects of transforming growth factor beta1 (TGF-β1)-Smad2/3 on fibrosis in rat myofascial trigger points using point shear wave elastography

Background & Aims Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are highly sensitive irritated points within a tense belt of skeletal muscle, and are the main cause of muscle pain and dysfunction. MTrPs can also cause paraesthesia and autonomic nervous dysfunction. Furthermore, long-term and chronic MTrPs c...

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Main Authors: Xin Fang, Yalong Yin, Haimei Lun, Shitao Su, Shangyong Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2023-12-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/16588.pdf