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- Title
A Comprehensive Review of Muscle–Tendon Junction: Structure, Function, Injury and Repair.
- Authors
Tong, Siqi; Sun, Yuzhi; Kuang, Baian; Wang, Mingyue; Chen, Zhixuan; Zhang, Wei; Chen, Jialin
- Abstract
The muscle–tendon junction (MTJ) is a highly specific tissue interface where the muscle's fascia intersects with the extracellular matrix of the tendon. The MTJ functions as the particular structure facilitating the transmission of force from contractive muscle fibers to the skeletal system, enabling movement. Considering that the MTJ is continuously exposed to constant mechanical forces during physical activity, it is susceptible to injuries. Ruptures at the MTJ often accompany damage to both tendon and muscle tissues. In this review, we attempt to provide a precise definition of the MTJ, describe its subtle structure in detail, and introduce therapeutic approaches related to MTJ tissue engineering. We hope that our detailed illustration of the MTJ and summary of the representative research achievements will help researchers gain a deeper understanding of the MTJ and inspire fresh insights and breakthroughs for future research.
- Subjects
TISSUE engineering; EXTRACELLULAR matrix; MOLECULAR force constants; PHYSICAL activity; RESEARCH personnel
- Publication
Biomedicines, 2024, Vol 12, Issue 2, p423
- ISSN
2227-9059
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/biomedicines12020423