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.
Tresoldi, I., Oliva, F., Benvenuto, M., Fantini, M., Masuelli, L., Bei, R., et al. (2013). Tendon's ultrastructure. M.L.T.J. MUSCLES, LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS JOURNAL, 3(1), 2-6 [10.11138/mltj/2013.3.1.002].
Tendon's ultrastructure
Benvenuto, M;BEI, ROBERTO;MODESTI, ANDREA
2013-01-01
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.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
