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ArticleMaterials today. Bio2025

Engineered decellularized tendon hydrogel with sustained zinc ion release orchestrates anti-inflammatory microenvironment and functional regeneration in Achilles tendinopathy.

Xiang Gao, Senyi Wu, Zheyu Yao, Yiding Shao, Jiahui Feng, Zheyang Yuan, Haijiao Mao

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Xiang GaoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315010, China.
Senyi WuDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315010, China.
Zheyu YaoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315010, China.
Yiding ShaoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315010, China.
Jiahui FengDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315010, China.
Zheyang YuanDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315010, China.
Haijiao MaoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315010, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Achilles tendinopathy (AT), a prevalent degenerative tendon pathology characterized by dysregulated inflammatory pathways and compromised tissue healing capacity, necessitates the development of novel therapeutic approaches targeting molecular mechanisms of tendon repair. This study developed a zinc oxide nanoparticle (ZnO NPs)-integrated decellularized Achilles tendon extracellular matrix (DAT) hydrogel (Z-D) for minimally invasive AT treatment. The composite hydrogel exhibits thermosensitivity and enhanced mechanical stability through Zn

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Achilles tendinopathyDecellularized porcine Achilles tendon hydrogelInflammationZinc oxide nanoparticles

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PMID40740251
PMCPMC12308006

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