ReviewJournal of orthopaedic translation2023
Mesenchymal stem cells and macrophages and their interactions in tendon-bone healing.
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74 citing papers in PubMed, 98 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Didymin may Enhance Tendon-Bone Healing Partly by Promoting PPAR-Mediated Fatty Acid Oxidation and Macrophage M2 Polarization.Immunity, inflammation and disease · 2026Article
- LIPUS combined with mild hyperthermia promotes rotator cuff healing via TRPV1/CaJournal of orthopaedic translation · 2026Article
- Extracellular matrix-inspired multi-morphology microspheres harness osteogenic-prone stem cells to recruit and reprogram adjacent stem cells for synergistic bone regeneration.Journal of advanced research · 2026Article
- Multi-Omics Profiling Reveals Immunomodulatory and Pro-Regenerative Effects of a Graphene Oxide-Collagen Scaffold in Massive Rotator Cuff Tears.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- [Mechanisms and applications of magnesium ion-regulated stem cell functions in promoting tendon-bone interface healing].Sheng wu yi xue gong cheng xue za zhi = Journal of biomedical engineering = Shengwu yixue gongchengxue zazhi · 2026Review
- Biomimetic double-layered electrospun nanofibrous scaffold with mussel adhesive protein coating and TGF-β3 encapsulation for enhanced tendon-bone healing in rotator cuff tears.Materials today. Bio · 2026Article
- Recent advances in immunoregulatory biomaterials for tendon healing: From immune remodeling to functional regeneration.Materials today. Bio · 2026Review
- Highly bio-adapted hydrogels for tendon-bone interface regeneration: Natural healing inspiration, design strategies, and biomedical potential.Bioactive materials · 2026Review
- Exosomes derived from BMSCs regulate macrophage M1/M2 polarization and promoting tendon-bone healing through circRNA1052.Stem cell research & therapy · 2026Article
- Remote neuromuscular electrical stimulation upregulates MDK to enhance macrophage efferocytosisJournal of biomedical research · 2026Article
- Influence of Tendon Location on the Clinical Response to Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Prospective Cohort Study of Rotator Cuff, Achilles and Patellar Tendinopathies.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- From physical modalities to energy-responsive biomaterials: Current strategies and challenges in tendon-to-bone healing.Bioactive materials · 2026Review
- Tendon healing in the era of regenerative medicine: literature review.Annals of translational medicine · 2026Review
- The Role of Phagocytic Cells in the Achilles Tendon.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Advanced engineering strategies for biomaterial scaffolds application in tendon-bone interface regeneration.Burns & trauma · 2026Review
- Targeting delayed healing tissues: immune reprogramming of adaptive immune cells by biomaterials.Regenerative biomaterials · 2026Review
- Curcumin Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction via ERK1/2 Pathway.Current medicinal chemistry · 2026Article
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Abstract
Tendon-bone insertion injuries (TBI), such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and rotator cuff injuries, are common degenerative or traumatic pathologies with a negative impact on the patient's daily life, and they cause huge economic losses every year. The healing process after an injury is complex and is dependent on the surrounding environment. Macrophages accumulate during the entire process of tendon and bone healing and their phenotypes progressively transform as they regenerate. As the "sensor and switch of the immune system", mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) respond to the inflammatory environment and exert immunomodulatory effects during the tendon-bone healing process. When exposed to appropriate stimuli, they can differentiate into different tissues, including chondrocytes, osteocytes, and epithelial cells, promoting reconstruction of the complex transitional structure of the enthesis. It is well known that MSCs and macrophages communicate with each other during tissue repair. In this review, we discuss the roles of macrophages and MSCs in TBI injury and healing. Reciprocal interactions between MSCs and macrophages and some biological processes utilizing their mutual relations in tendon-bone healing are also described. Additionally, we discuss the limitations in our understanding of tendon-bone healing and propose feasible ways to exploit MSC-macrophage interplay to develop an effective therapeutic strategy for TBI injuries. The Translational potential of this article: This paper reviewed the important functions of macrophages and mesenchymal stem cells in tendon-bone healing and described the reciprocal interactions between them during the healing process. By managing macrophage phenotypes, mesenchymal stem cells and the interactions between them, some possible novel therapies for tendon-bone injury may be proposed to promote tendon-bone healing after restoration surgery.
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