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ReviewMedical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research2023

A Review of the Role of Tendon Stem Cells in Tendon-Bone Regeneration.

Junjie Chen, Chuanfeng Jiang, Lu Yin, Yingqi Liu, Yue He, Sen Li, Huarui Shen

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Review in Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Junjie ChenDepartment of Joint Surgery, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China (mainland).
Chuanfeng JiangDepartment of Joint Surgery, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China (mainland).
Lu YinDepartment of Joint Surgery, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China (mainland).
Yingqi LiuSchool of Materials and Energy, Southwest University; Southwest University Hospital, Chongqing, China (mainland).
Yue HeSichuan Provincial Ba-Yi Rehabilitation Center (Sichuan Provincial Rehabilitation Hospital), Chengdu, Sichuan, China (mainland).
Sen LiDivision of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China (mainland).
Huarui ShenDepartment of Joint Surgery, Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China (mainland).

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tendon-bone injuries are a prevalent health concern associated with sports and other physically demanding activities. These injuries have a limited innate healing ability, often leading to the formation of scar tissue rather than the regeneration of healthy tendon tissue. This scar tissue results from excessive fibrosis during the early healing process and often leads to reduced tendon function and an increased risk of reinjury. Traditionally, surgical reconstruction has been the primary treatment for tendon-bone injuries. However, restoring the natural structure and mechanical properties of tendons after surgical reconstruction presents a considerable challenge. Recently, the potential of stem cell therapy has been explored as an alternative treatment approach. In particular, a new type of pluripotent stem cell known as tendon stem cells (TDSCs) has been identified within tendon tissue. These cells exhibit the potential for self-renewal and multidirectional differentiation, meaning they can differentiate into fibroblasts and chondrocytes. These differentiated cells can aid in the repair and regeneration of new tissues by producing collagen and other matrix molecules that provide structural support. TDSCs have become a focal point in research for treating tendon-bone injuries and related conditions. The potential use of these cells provides a basis for both basic research and clinical applications, particularly in understanding the tendon-bone healing process and identifying factors that affect the ability of TDSCs to promote this healing. This review article aims to analyze the role of TDSCs in tendon-bone healing, understanding their therapeutic potential and contributing to the development of effective treatment strategies for tendon-bone injuries.

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Pluripotent Stem CellsTendon InjuriesBone RegenerationCicatrixHumansTendons

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PMCPMC10508086

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