Strategies of tenogenic differentiation of equine stem cells for tendon repair: current status and challenges

Abstract Tendon injuries, as one of the most common orthopedic disorders, are the major cause of early retirement or wastage among sport horses which mainly affect the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT). Tendon repair is a slow process, and tendon tissue is often replaced by scar tissue. The c...

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Main Authors: Asiyeh Shojaee, Abbas Parham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-019-1291-0