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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Main Authors: Saeko Kokubu, Ryoko Inaki, Kazuto Hoshi, Atsuhiko Hikita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-06-01
Series:Regenerative Therapy
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352320419301610

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