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ReviewHistology and histopathology2026

Recent progress in macrophage-mediated tendon injury and healing.

Weijie Zhou, Yining Zhang, Yanzhao Dong, Xiaodi Zou, Ahmad Alhaskawi, Fangyu Yi, Sohaib Hasan Abdullah Ezzi, Vishnu Goutham Kota, Mohamed Hasan Abdulla Hasan Abdulla, Haiying Zhou and 4 more

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Review in Histology and histopathology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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14 authors.

Weijie ZhouDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China.
Yining ZhangYiNing ZHANG Rehabilitation Therapy, Renji College, Wenzhou Medical University WenZhou, PR China.
Yanzhao DongDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China.
Xiaodi ZouThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Province, PR China.
Ahmad AlhaskawiDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China.
Fangyu YiDepartment of Nephrology, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, PR China.
Sohaib Hasan Abdullah EzziDepartment of Orthopaedics, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, PR China.
Vishnu Goutham KotaZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China.
Mohamed Hasan Abdulla Hasan AbdullaZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China.
Haiying ZhouDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China.
Alenikova OlgaDepartment of Neurology, Republican Research and Clinical Center of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Minsk, Belarus.
Sahar Ahmed AbdalbaryDepartment of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Nahda University in Beni Suef, Beni Suef, Egypt.
Jinhui LiangDepartment of Hand Surgery, Xinchang People's Hospital, Gushan Middle Road, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, PR China.
Hui LuDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, PR China. huilu@zju.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Recently, the role of macrophages in tendon repair has received increased attention. These cells are versatile, playing multiple roles, such as defending the host, engulfing debris, producing growth factors, and releasing substances that can both promote and alleviate inflammation. Within the scope of tendon repair and tendinopathy resolution, macrophages are essential contributors. However, the current understanding of macrophage involvement in tendon healing remains limited. Hence, understanding macrophages' impact on tendon healing is of considerable importance for devising innovative treatment approaches. It is crucial to examine the precise role that macrophages play in tendon recovery, as it provides new understanding that can propel both research and the development of therapeutic methods aimed at enhancing tendon recovery moving forward.

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MacrophagesTendon InjuriesWound HealingAnimalsHumansTendinopathyTendons

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PMID40501350

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