Risk factors for Achilles tendon rupture: an updated systematic review

SA Xergia, C Tsarbou, NI Liveris… - The Physician and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Objective Identifying risk factors for Achilles Tendon Rupture (ATR) is one of the first
necessary steps for its prevention. This systematic review aimed to update the systematic …

Effect of aging on tendon biology, biomechanics and implications for treatment approaches

KYC Kwan, KWK Ng, Y Rao, C Zhu, S Qi… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Tendon aging is associated with an increasing prevalence of tendon injuries and/or chronic
tendon diseases, such as tendinopathy, which affects approximately 25% of the adult …

Macromechanics and polycaprolactone fiber organization drive macrophage polarization and regulate inflammatory activation of tendon in vitro and in vivo

AD Schoenenberger, H Tempfer, C Lehner, J Egloff… - Biomaterials, 2020 - Elsevier
Appropriate macrophage response to an implanted biomaterial is crucial for successful
tissue healing outcomes. In this work we investigated how intrinsic topological cues from …

Metabolic shift from glycogen to trehalose promotes lifespan and healthspan in Caenorhabditis elegans

Y Seo, S Kingsley, G Walker… - Proceedings of the …, 2018 - National Acad Sciences
As Western diets continue to include an ever-increasing amount of sugar, there has been a
rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes. To avoid metabolic diseases, the body must maintain …

Tenomodulin is essential for prevention of adipocyte accumulation and fibrovascular scar formation during early tendon healing

D Lin, P Alberton, MD Caceres, E Volkmer… - Cell death & …, 2017 - nature.com
Tenomodulin (Tnmd) is the best-known mature marker for tendon and ligament lineage
cells. It is important for tendon maturation, running performance and has key implications for …

[HTML][HTML] Animal model for tendinopathy

J Luo, Z Wang, C Tang, Z Yin, J Huang, D Ruan… - Journal of Orthopaedic …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Tendinopathy is a common motor system disease that leads to pain and
reduced function. Despite its prevalence, our mechanistic understanding is incomplete …

SOX family transcription factors as therapeutic targets in wound healing: A comprehensive review

P Ye, R Gu, H Zhu, J Chen, F Han, X Nie - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The SOX family plays a vital role in determining the fate of cells and has garnered attention
in the fields of cancer research and regenerative medicine. It also shows promise in the …

[HTML][HTML] Nanofiber matrix formulations for the delivery of Exendin-4 for tendon regeneration: In vitro and in vivo assessment

S Abdulmalik, J Gallo, J Nip, S Katebifar, M Arul… - Bioactive Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Tendon and ligament injuries are the most common musculoskeletal injuries, which not only
impact the quality of life but result in a massive economic burden. Surgical interventions for …

Metabolic regulation of tendon inflammation and healing following injury

JE Ackerman, KT Best, SN Muscat… - Current rheumatology …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review This review seeks to provide an overview of the role of
inflammation and metabolism in tendon cell function, tendinopathy, and tendon healing. We …

Spatiotemporal and microstructural characterization of heterotopic ossification in healing rat Achilles tendons

M Pierantoni, M Hammerman, I Silva Barreto… - The FASEB …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Achilles tendon rupture is a common debilitating medical condition. The healing process is
slow and can be affected by heterotopic ossification (HO), which occurs when pathologic …