Tendon is a crucial component of the musculoskeletal system. Tendons connect muscle to
bone and transmit forces to produce motion. Chronic and acute tendon injuries are very …

Mechanical loading is an important factor in musculoskeletal health and disease. Tendons
and ligaments require physiological levels of mechanical loading to develop and maintain …

Adult tissue repair and regeneration require stem-progenitor cells that can self-renew and
generate differentiated progeny. Skeletal muscle regenerative capacity relies on muscle …

Periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs), which reside in the perivascular space of the
periodontium, possess characteristics of mesenchymal stem cells and are a promising tool …

The intrinsic pathogenetic mechanisms of tendinopathies are largely unknown and whether
inflammation or degeneration has the prominent role is still a matter of debate. Assuming …

To date, the cell and molecular mechanisms regulating tendon healing are poorly
understood. Here, we establish a novel model of tendon regeneration using neonatal mice …

Although skeletal muscle repairs itself following small injuries, genetic diseases or severe
damages may hamper its ability to do so. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) can …

The purpose of the current review is to highlight the structure‐function relationship of
tendons and related structures to provide an overview for readers whose interest in tendons …

Mechanical forces influence homeostasis in virtually every tissue [1, 2]. Tendon, constantly
exposed to variable mechanical force, is an excellent model in which to study the conversion …

Connective tissues such as tendons or ligaments attach to bone across a multitissue
interface with spatial gradients in composition, structure, and mechanical properties. These …