Evaluation of the Effect of Melatonin on the Calcaneal Tendon of Ovariectomized Wistar Rats
SUMMARY Background. The Achilles tendon is the most injured tendon in humans. There is a close relationship between changes in the structural composition of the extracellular matrix and tendon tissue related to age and menopause because estrogen deficiency can lead to decreased collagen synthesis and a consequent decrease in the strength and elasticity of tendons, … Continued