Gene expression analysis of the pleiotropic effects of TGF-β1 in an in vitro model of flexor tendon healing.

Gene expression analysis of the pleiotropic effects of TGF-β1 in an in vitro model of flexor tendon healing.

Flexor tendon injuries are among the most challenging problems for hand surgeons and tissue engineers alike. Not only do flexor tendon injuries heal with poor mechanical strength, they can also form debilitating adhesions that may permanently impair hand function. While TGF-β1 is a necessary factor...

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Main Authors: Youssef M Farhat, Alaa A Al-Maliki, Tony Chen, Subhash C Juneja, Edward M Schwarz, Regis J O'Keefe, Hani A Awad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3519680?pdf=render

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