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The Fascia Guide
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Research.

Every peer-reviewed study on fascia in one place — graded for strength of evidence, summarised in plain language for clinicians, researchers, and curious readers.

We grade studies from A to 1A+++ using the Fascia Research Database rubric — 1A+++ is the strongest.

Researchers behind the studies
2,806
studies
602
top-graded
2,783
with plain-language summary
TopicAllfascia233extracellular matrix51hyaluronan46inflammation40Connective tissue39mechanotransduction36collagen32Vitamin C31Manual Therapy30acupuncture24
GradeAll1A+++41A++21A+42A++++1A+++317A++236A+84A435
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  1. A
    2003

    New and active role of the interstitium in control of interstitial fluid pressure: potential therapeutic consequences

    H Wiig, K Rubin, R K Reed

    This review challenges the traditional view of the interstitium as merely a passive fluid reservoir. The researchers present data suggesting that connective tissue cells and the extracellular matrix actively regulate in…

    inflammationextracellular matrixInterstitial fluid volumeintegrins edema
  2. A
    2003

    The myofibroblast in wound healing and fibrocontractive diseases

    G Gabbiani

    During wound healing, cells called fibroblasts can transform into a more specialized type called myofibroblasts. These myofibroblasts have contractile properties, much like muscle cells, which help to pull the edges of…

    inflammationα-smooth muscle actinstress fibresTGF-β1 fibronectintension
  3. 1A+
    2001

    Hyaluronan and its catabolic products in tissue injury and repair

    P W Noble

    This narrative review explores the role of hyaluronan (HA), a common component of connective tissue, in the body's response to injury. In healthy tissues, HA exists as a large molecule that helps maintain structural int…

    hyaluronaninflammationCD44respons to injury