Understanding the role of growth factors in modulating stem cell tenogenesis.

Current treatments for tendon injuries often fail to fully restore joint biomechanics leading to the recurrence of symptoms, and thus resulting in a significant health problem with a relevant social impact worldwide. Cell-based approaches involving the use of stem cells might enable tailoring a succ...

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Main Authors: Ana I Gonçalves, Márcia T Rodrigues, Sang-Jin Lee, Anthony Atala, James J Yoo, Rui L Reis, Manuela E Gomes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3875481?pdf=render