Background adhesive capsulitis (AC) results in progressive painful restriction in range of
movement and can reduce function and quality of life. Whilst it has been associated with …

Kjær, Michael. Role of Extracellular Matrix in Adaptation of Tendon and Skeletal Muscle to
Mechanical Loading. Physiol Rev 84: 649–698, 2004; 10.1152/physrev. 00031.2003.—The …

Connective tissue aging and diabetes related comorbidity are associated with compromised
tissue function, increased susceptibility to injury, and reduced healing capacity. This has …

Projected increases in the prevalence of both diabetes mellitus (DM) and osteoarthritis (OA)
ensure their common co-existence. In an era of increasing attention to personalized …

The mechanical properties of bone material are determined by the relative amounts of its 3
major constituents: mineral, water, and organics (mainly type I collagen); by the quality of …

Collagen fibrils are central to the molecular organization of the extracellular matrix (ECM)
and to defining the cellular microenvironment. Glycation of collagen fibrils is known to impact …

Aims Diabetes increases the risk of atherothrombosis, but reduces the risk of abdominal
aortic aneurysm (AAA). The reason for this difference is unknown. We examined the role of …

Background: Tendinopathies negatively affect the quality of life of millions of people, but we
still do not know the factors involved in the development of tendon conditions. Sources of …

The most common neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus is a distal sensory
polyneuropathy. The relative importance of the direct effects of prolonged glycaemia on …

Chronic tendinopathy is a frequent and disabling musculo‐skeletal problem affecting the
athletic and general populations. The affected tendon is presented with local tenderness …