The structure of a tendon is an important example of complexity of ECM three-dimensional organization. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a macromolecular network with both structural and regulatory functions. ECM components belong to four major types of macromolecules: the collagens, elastin, proteoglycans, and noncollagenous glycoproteins. Tendons are made by a fibrous, compact connective tissue that connect muscle to bone designed to transmit forces and withstand tension during muscle contraction. Here we show the ultrastructural features of tendon's components.

Tendon's ultrastructure / Ilaria, Tresoldi; F., Oliva; M., Benvenuto; M., Fantini; Masuelli, Laura; R., Bei; Andrea, Modesti. - In: M.L.T.J. MUSCLES, LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS JOURNAL. - ISSN 2240-4554. - ELETTRONICO. - 3:1(2013), pp. 2-6. [10.11138/mltj/2013.3.1.002]

Tendon's ultrastructure

MASUELLI, Laura;
2013

Abstract

The structure of a tendon is an important example of complexity of ECM three-dimensional organization. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a macromolecular network with both structural and regulatory functions. ECM components belong to four major types of macromolecules: the collagens, elastin, proteoglycans, and noncollagenous glycoproteins. Tendons are made by a fibrous, compact connective tissue that connect muscle to bone designed to transmit forces and withstand tension during muscle contraction. Here we show the ultrastructural features of tendon's components.
2013
ultrastructure; extracellular matrix; collagen; tendon
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Tendon's ultrastructure / Ilaria, Tresoldi; F., Oliva; M., Benvenuto; M., Fantini; Masuelli, Laura; R., Bei; Andrea, Modesti. - In: M.L.T.J. MUSCLES, LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS JOURNAL. - ISSN 2240-4554. - ELETTRONICO. - 3:1(2013), pp. 2-6. [10.11138/mltj/2013.3.1.002]
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