Molecular changes to tendons after collagenase-induced acute tendon injury in a senescence-accelerated mouse model

Aging impairs tendon healing and is a potential risk factor for chronic tendinitis. During normal aging, tendons undergo structural and biomechanical degenerative changes, accompanied by a reduction in the num...

Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - March 21, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Yasuhiro Ueda, Atsuyuki Inui, Yutaka Mifune, Fumiaki Takase, Takeshi Kataoka, Takashi Kurosawa, Kohei Yamaura, Takeshi Kokubu and Ryosuke Kuroda Tags: Research article Source Type: research