Tendon’s ultrastructure

Tresoldi I., Oliva F., Benvenuto M., Fantini M., Masuelli L., Bei R., Modesti A.
Original Article, 2 - 6
doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.1.002
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The structure of a tendon is an important example of complexity of ECM three-dimensional organization.
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a macromolecular network with both structural and regulatory functions. ECM components belong to four major types of macromolecules: the collagens, elastin, proteoglycans, and noncollagenous glycoproteins.
Tendons are made by a fibrous, compact connective tissue that connect muscle to bone designed to transmit forces and withstand tension during muscle contraction. Here we show the ultrastructural features of tendon’s components.
Keywords: collagen, extracellular matrix., tendon, ultrastructure,

Table of Content: Vol. 3 (No. 1) 2013 January/March

  1. Tendon’s ultrastructure

    Tresoldi I., Oliva F., Benvenuto M., Fantini M., Masuelli L., Bei R., Modesti A.
    Original Article, 2 - 6
    doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.1.002
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  2. Relationship between compressive loading and ECM changes in tendons

    Docking S., Samiric T., Scase E., Purdam C., Cook J.
    Original Article, 7 - 11
    doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.1.007
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  3. Specialisation of extracellular matrix for function in tendons and ligaments

    Birch H.L., Thorpe C.T., Rumian A.P.
    Review Article, 12 - 22
    doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.1.012
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  4. Nanomechanics of collagen microfibrils

    Vesentini S., Redaelli A., Gautieri A.
    Original Article, 23 - 24
    doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.1.023
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  5. Muscle extracellular matrix degradation and contractibility following tendon rupture and disuse

    Zhang Q., Joshi S.K., Manzano G., Lovett D.H., Kim H.T., Liu X.
    Original Article, 35 - 41
    doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.1.035
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  6. Tendon structure and extracellular matrix components are affected by spasticity in cerebral palsy patients

    Gagliano N., Menon A., Martinelli C., Pettinari L., Panou A., Milzani A., Dalle-Donne I., Portinaro N.M.
    Original Article, 42 - 50
    doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.1.042
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  7. Metalloproteases and tendinopathy

    Del Buono A., Oliva F., Osti L., Maffulli N.
    Review Article, 51 - 57
    doi: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.1.051
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