Molecular targets for tendon neoformation
J. Clin. Invest. Hadi Aslan, et al. 118:439 doi:10.1172/JCI33944 [
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Figure 1Tendon structure and composition. The structure of tendons is organized such that they provide resistance against the longitudinal stress generated by muscles. Chains of tropocollagen are longitudinally arranged and united into fibers that together form fibrils. Fibrils are organized and held in a linear direction by loose connective tissue called the endotenon such that they form fascicles. Fascicles are also packed by a loose connective tissue continuous with the endotenon that is called epitenon. The epitenon holds the structure of the tendon and provides its microvasculature. Reproduced from ref.
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