Tendon matrix composition and turnover in relation to functional requirements

International Journal of Experimental Pathology

Volumn 88, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 241-248

  Birch, Helen L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Collagen; Function; Matrix; Mechanics; Metabolism; Tendon

Indexed keywords

CONFERENCE PAPER; DAILY LIFE ACTIVITY; HISTOLOGY; HUMAN; LOCOMOTION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; TENDON MATRIX COMPOSITION; TENDON TURNOVER; TURNOVER TIME;

ANIMALS; ELASTICITY; EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX; HORSES; HUMANS; STRESS, MECHANICAL; TENDONS;

EID: 34547879628     PISSN: 09599673     EISSN: 13652613     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2613.2007.00552.x     Document Type: Conference Paper

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