| Literature DB >> 23885339 |
Ilaria Tresoldi1, Francesco Oliva, Monica Benvenuto, Massimo Fantini, Laura Masuelli, Roberto Bei, Andrea Modesti.
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.Entities:
Keywords: collagen; extra-cellular matrix; tendon; ultrastructure
Year: 2013 PMID: 23885339 PMCID: PMC3676160 DOI: 10.11138/mltj/2013.3.1.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Muscles Ligaments Tendons J ISSN: 2240-4554