Tendon Regeneration and Repair with Stem Cells. (27th October 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: MacLean, S.; Khan, W. S.; Malik, A. A.; Snow, M.; Anand, S.
• Other Names: Longo Umile Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Stem cells international. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2011-10-27
• Subjects: Stem Cells -- Periodicals; Stem Cells -- Therapeutic use -- Periodicals; Stem Cells -- Transplantation -- Periodicals; 616.0277405
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/316281
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-966X

Abstract

Abstract : The use of stems cells in tendon repair is of particular interest given the frequency of tendon injuries worldwide together with the technical difficulty often encountered when repairing or augmenting tendons. Stems cells have the capability to differentiate into a variety of different cell types including osteocytes and tenocytes, and if normal architecture of damaged tendon (either macroscopic or microscopic) could be restored, this would significantly improve the management of patients with these injuries. There is already encouraging research on the use of stems cells clinically although considerable further work is required to improve knowledge and clinical applications of stem cells in tissue engineering.