Influence of nanofibers on growth and gene expression of human tendon derived fibroblast

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Rotator cuff tears are a common and frequent lesion especially in older patients. The mechanisms of tendon repair are not fully understood. Common therapy options for tendon repair include mini-open or arthroscopic surgery. The use o...

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Main Authors: Schmitt Jan, Efe Turgay, Knappstein Karola, Fuchs-Winkelmann Susanne, Theisen Christina, Paletta Juergen RJ, Schofer Markus D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:BioMedical Engineering OnLine
Online Access:http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/9/1/9