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Research article2013Peer reviewedOpen access

Immunolocalization of Collagens (I and III) and Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein in the Normal and Injured Equine Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon

Södersten, Fredrik; Hultenby, K.; Heinegård, Dick; Johnston, Christopher; Ekman, Stina

Abstract

The present results suggest that not only type III collagen but also COMP is involved in the repair and remodeling processes of the tendon.

Keywords

equine; tendon repair; immunolocalization; extracellular matrix (ECM)

Published in

Connective Tissue Research
2013, Volume: 54, number: 1, pages: 62-69
Publisher: INFORMA HEALTHCARE