Exploring polysaccharide and protein-enriched decellularized matrix scaffolds for tendon and ligament repair: a review

S Anjum, T Li, M Saeed, Q Ao - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Tissue engineering (TE) has become a primary research topic for the treatment of diseased
or damaged tendon/ligament (T/L) tissue. T/L injuries pose a severe clinical burden …

[HTML][HTML] Micro-and nanostructure specific X-ray tomography reveals less matrix formation and altered collagen organization following reduced loading during Achilles …

IS Barreto, M Pierantoni, LC Nielsen, M Hammerman… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2024 - Elsevier
Recovery of the collagen structure following Achilles tendon rupture is poor, resulting in a
high risk for re-ruptures. The loading environment during healing affects the mechanical …

Deprivation of loading during rat Achilles tendon healing affects extracellular matrix composition and structure, and reduces cell density and alignment

M Hammerman, M Pierantoni, H Isaksson… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Tendon healing involves mechanosensitive cells that adapt to mechanical stimuli through
mechanotransduction, resulting in increased tissue strength. However, detailed insights into …

In Situ Loading and Time‐Resolved Synchrotron‐Based Phase Contrast Tomography for the Mechanical Investigation of Connective Knee Tissues: A Proof‐of …

H Dejea, M Pierantoni, GA Orozco… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Articular cartilage and meniscus transfer and distribute mechanical loads in the knee joint.
Degeneration of these connective tissues occurs during the progression of knee …

Nonlinear Stress‐Induced Transformations in Collagen Fibrillar Organization, Disorder and Strain Mechanisms in the Bone‐Cartilage Unit

W Badar, SR Inamdar, P Fratzl, T Snow… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
By developing a 3D X‐ray modeling and spatially correlative imaging method for fibrous
collagenous tissues, this study provides a comprehensive mapping of nanoscale …

Multi-modal characterization of rodent tooth development

Y Jiang, KA Katsura, NZ Badt, M Didziokas… - bioRxiv, 2024 - biorxiv.org
Craniofacial tissues undergo hard tissue development through mineralization and changes
in physicochemical properties. This study investigates the mechanical and chemical …

Quantification of 3D Microstructures in Achilles Tendons During in Situ Loading Reveals Anisotropic Fiber Response

M Pierantoni, K Sharma, J Kok, M Hammerman… - Available at SSRN … - papers.ssrn.com
While the number of studies investigating Achilles tendon pathologies has grown
exponentially, more research is needed to gain a better understanding of the complex …