Elastin fibers display a versatile microfibril network in articular cartilage depending on the mechanical microenvironments

Elastin fibers display a versatile microfibril network in articular cartilage depending on the mechanical microenvironments

Elastin fibers are major extracellular matrix macromolecules that are critical in maintaining the elasticity and resilience of tissues such as blood vessels, lungs and skins. However, the role of elastin in articular cartilage is poorly defined. The present study investigated the organization of ela...

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Main Authors: He, Bo, Wu, Jianping, Chen, Honghui, Kirk, Thomas, Xu, Jiake
Format: Journal Article
Published: Elsevier Science 2013
Subjects:
collagen fibers
mechanical environment
kangaroo
articular cartilage
elastin fibers
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/47512

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