Dynamic Stretching of Fibrillar Collagen Enhances Cross-linking by Transglutaminas

Category: Basic Sciences/Biologics Introduction/Purpose: New approaches to improve tendon repair after injury are an active area of research. Critical properties of tendons are governed by the production and assembly of fibrillar collagens. Cross-linking of fibrillar collagen is a primary factor in...

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Main Authors: Nicolas Shealy BS, James Rex BS, Amy Bradshaw PhD, Christopher Gross MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-10-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011419S00380