Contribution of glycosaminoglycans to the microstructural integrity of fibrillar and fiber crimps in...
Contribution of glycosaminoglycans to the microstructural integrity of fibrillar and fiber crimps in tendons and ligaments
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United States: John Wiley & Sons, Inc
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United States: John Wiley & Sons, Inc
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The biomechanical roles of both tendons and ligaments are fulfilled by the extracellular matrix of these tissues. In particular, tension is mainly transmitted and resisted by protein (collagen, elastin) fibers, whereas compression is opposed by water-soluble glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). GAGs spanning the interfibrillar spaces and interacting with fib...
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Contribution of glycosaminoglycans to the microstructural integrity of fibrillar and fiber crimps in tendons and ligaments
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_b3f6efb796c244dc89e97d29003dc24e
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_b3f6efb796c244dc89e97d29003dc24e
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1537-744X,2356-6140
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1537-744X
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10.1100/tsw.2010.192
