Human tissues must be elastic, much like other materials that work under continuous loads
without losing functionality. The elasticity of tissues is provided by elastin, a unique protein of …

During embryonic development, tissues must possess precise material properties to ensure
that cell-generated forces give rise to the stereotyped morphologies of developing organs …

The viscoelastic mechanical behavior of collagenous tissues has been studied extensively
at the macroscale, yet a thorough quantitative understanding of the time-dependent …

Exosomes are used as innovative treatment options for repairing skin defects, such as
aging, atopic dermatitis and wounds. However, the effects of exosomes obtained from …

Elastin, the main component of elastic fibers, has been demonstrated to significantly
influence tendon mechanics using both elastin degradation studies and elastinopathic …

Meniscal tears are a common, painful, and debilitating knee injury with limited treatment
options. Computational models that predict meniscal tears may help advance injury …

The mechanical properties of tissues are critical design parameters for biomaterials and
regenerative therapies seeking to restore functionality after disease or injury. Characterizing …

Background: The treatment of patellar tendon injury has always been an unsolved problem,
and mechanical characterization is very important for its repair and reconstruction. Elastin is …

Ligamentum nuchae is a highly elastic tissue commonly used to study the structure and
mechanics of elastin. This study combines imaging, mechanical testing, and constitutive …

The mechanical properties and structure alteration (eg, layer morphology and thickness) of
the oesophagus wall can reflect its pathological conditions. Hence, quantitative …