Objectives: The function of connective tissues depend on the physical and biochemical properties of their extracellular matrix (ECM), which are in turn dictated by ECM protein composition. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of publications containing quantitative information on the protein composition of human connective tissues. The primary objective was to obtain quantitative estimates for absolute and relative amounts of ECM proteins. The secondary objectives were to quantify the changes in ECM composition in distinct pathologies, and to build quantitative estimates of whole tissue composition. Methods: Relevant articles were extracted from the Medline (OVID), EMBASE, and SCOPUS databases, screened by two co-authors, and ...
Collagen is the central structural component of extracellular connective tissue, which provides elas...
Introduction: We studied the extracellular matrix (ECM) of 19 ruptured human Achilles tendons, compa...
Collagen is the central structural component of extracellular connective tissue, which provides elas...
Maintenance of connective tissue integrity is fundamental to sustain function, requiring protein tur...
Musculoskeletal injuries are one of the leading causes of human disability. Tissue engineers aim to ...
Tendon is a poorly vascularized and highly specialized connective tissue containing few scattered ce...
Connective tissue consists of cells separated by the extracellular matrix, whose composition and amo...
Almost all tissues in our body contain specific cells associated with the tissue itself, and an extr...
AbstractThe extracellular matrix is an integral and dynamic component of all tissues. Macromolecular...
AbstractA succinct overview of recent results on the biochemistry of extracellular matrix (ECM) is p...
Background: Tendon disease is characterized by extensive remodeling of the extracellular matrix. Res...
During inflammatory processes the extracellular matrix (ECM) is extensively remodeled, and many of t...
Intramuscular connective tissue provides structural stability and facilitates force transmission in ...
Articular cartilage provides a low-friction surface during normal joint motion and distributes force...
The mammalian skeleton is largely composed of cartilage and bone. The major functions of cartilage a...
Collagen is the central structural component of extracellular connective tissue, which provides elas...
Introduction: We studied the extracellular matrix (ECM) of 19 ruptured human Achilles tendons, compa...
Collagen is the central structural component of extracellular connective tissue, which provides elas...
Maintenance of connective tissue integrity is fundamental to sustain function, requiring protein tur...
Musculoskeletal injuries are one of the leading causes of human disability. Tissue engineers aim to ...
Tendon is a poorly vascularized and highly specialized connective tissue containing few scattered ce...
Connective tissue consists of cells separated by the extracellular matrix, whose composition and amo...
Almost all tissues in our body contain specific cells associated with the tissue itself, and an extr...
AbstractThe extracellular matrix is an integral and dynamic component of all tissues. Macromolecular...
AbstractA succinct overview of recent results on the biochemistry of extracellular matrix (ECM) is p...
Background: Tendon disease is characterized by extensive remodeling of the extracellular matrix. Res...
During inflammatory processes the extracellular matrix (ECM) is extensively remodeled, and many of t...
Intramuscular connective tissue provides structural stability and facilitates force transmission in ...
Articular cartilage provides a low-friction surface during normal joint motion and distributes force...
The mammalian skeleton is largely composed of cartilage and bone. The major functions of cartilage a...
Collagen is the central structural component of extracellular connective tissue, which provides elas...
Introduction: We studied the extracellular matrix (ECM) of 19 ruptured human Achilles tendons, compa...
Collagen is the central structural component of extracellular connective tissue, which provides elas...