Current concepts on tenogenic differentiation and clinical applications

• Published in: Journal of orthopaedic translation Vol. 9; no. C; pp. 28 - 42
• Main Authors: Liu, Yang, Suen, Chun-Wai, Zhang, Jin-fang, Li, Gang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Elsevier (Singapore) Pte Ltd 01.04.2017; Chinese Speaking Orthopaedic Society; Elsevier
• Subjects: mesenchymal stem cells; Review; tendon derived stem cells; tendon healing; tenogenic differentiation; tenogenic differentiation; tendon derived stem cells; tendon healing; mesenchymal stem cells

Tendon is a tissue that transmits force from muscle to bone. Chronic or acute tendon injuries are very common, and are always accompanied by pain and a limited range of motion in patients. In clinical settings, management of tendon injuries still remains a big challenge. Cell therapies, such as the...