Gene expression markers of tendon fibroblasts in normal and diseased tissue compared to monolayer and three dimensional culture systems

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is a paucity of data regarding molecular markers that identify the phenotype of the tendon cell. This study aims to quantify gene expression markers that distinguish between tendon fibroblasts and other mesenchymal cells which...

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Main Authors: Macrory Lisa C, Pinchbeck Gina, Clements Dylan N, Vaughan-Thomas Anne, Taylor Sarah E, Smith Roger KW, Clegg Peter D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/10/27