59 results for "extracellular matrix"
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- 2020Topic match
The Structure and Role of Intramuscular Connective Tissue in Muscle Function
Peter P Purslow
This narrative review analyzes the microscopic structure of intramuscular connective tissue—endomysium, perimysium, and epimysium—and its role in muscle function. Rather than acting simply as a container, this connectiv…
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Collagen changes in pelvic support tissues in women with pelvic organ prolapse
Runqi Gong, Zhijun Xia
This narrative review summarizes research on how changes in collagen are linked to pelvic organ prolapse in women. Collagen is a critical component of the pelvic floor, providing essential supportive functions. Studies…
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The architecture and spatial organization of the living human body as revealed by intratissular endoscopy - An osteopathic perspective
Colin Armstrong
This review article discusses research by Dr. Jean-Claude Guimberteau, who used endoscopy to visualize the internal architecture of the living body. His work reveals a continuous, body-wide multifibrillar network that t…
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Hyaluronan/collagen hydrogels containing sulfated hyaluronan improve wound healing by sustained release of heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor
Stephan Thönes, Sandra Rother, Tom Wippold, Joanna Blaszkiewicz, Kanagasabai Balamurugan, Stephanie Moeller, Gloria Ruiz-Gómez, Matthias Schnabelrauch, Dieter…
This study investigated a new type of hydrogel designed to improve wound healing. Researchers combined collagen and hyaluronan (HA), a natural component of connective tissue, with a growth factor that stimulates skin ce…
A - 2018Topic match
Effects of Plantar Vibration on Bone and Deep Fascia in a Rat Hindlimb Unloading Model of Disuse
Yunfei Huang, Yubo Fan, Michele Salanova, Xiao Yang, Lianwen Sun, Dieter Blottner
This animal study investigated how disuse affects deep fascia and bone, and whether vibration could counteract these effects. Researchers used a rat model where hindlimbs were unloaded for 21 days to simulate disuse, wh…
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Change in gliding properties of the iliotibial tract in hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome
Tina J Wang, Antonio Stecco, Robert Schleip, Carla Stecco, Carmelo Pirri
This study used ultrasonography to examine the gliding properties of the iliotibial tract (ITT) in individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). Researchers found that the shear strain, which represents ho…
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Immediate Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Fascial Fibroblasts: An In Vitro Study
Carmelo Pirri, Caterina Fede, Lucia Petrelli, Enrico De Rose, Carlo Biz, Diego Guidolin, Raffaele De Caro, Carla Stecco
This in vitro study investigated how extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) affects human fascial fibroblasts in a laboratory setting. Researchers found that immediately after treatment, the cells began producing smal…
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Hyaluronan homeostasis and its role in pain and muscle stiffness
Adam Amir, Soo Kim, Antonio Stecco, Michael P Jankowski, Preeti Raghavan
This narrative review explores the role of hyaluronan (HA) in the musculoskeletal system. HA is a key component of the extracellular matrix in muscles and fascia, where it normally functions as a lubricant and shock abs…
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