Mechanical Stimulation Increases Collagen Type I and Collagen Type III Gene Expression of Stem Cell: Collagen Sponge Constructs for Patellar Tendon Repair
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Type I
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Tendons (rotator cuff, Achilles and patellar tendons) are among the most commonly injured soft tissues [1]. Many repairs/reconstructions have been attempted using sutures, resorbable biomaterials, autografts, and allografts, but with varying success. A tissue engineered repair using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is attractive [2–4] but often lacks initial stiffness and strength [5].
2018 ◽
Vol 9
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pp. 204173141881118
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2013 ◽
Vol 10
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pp. E337-E353
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