Adipose-derived stem cells improve tendon repair and prevent ectopic ossification in tendinopathy by inhibiting inflammation and inducing neovascularization in the early stage of tendon healing
Introduction: Achilles tendinopathy is characterized by scar formation or ectopic ossification, both of which result in pain and worsened physical function in athletes and older people. Although cell therapy using adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) has been shown to be effective for tendinopathy, the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-06-01
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Series: | Regenerative Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352320419301610 |