Abstract | INTRODUCTION: PURPOSE: METHOD: RESULTS: Control samples showed that type V deposited near the vessels only, while surgically obtained specimens displayed type V collagen surrounding other types of collagen fibers in thicker adventitial layers. Type III collagen levels were also increased in pathological specimens. On the other hand, amounts of collagen type I, which represents 95% of the total collagen amount in normal tendon, were decreased in pathological specimens. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Erika Satomi, Walcy R Teodoro, Edwin R Parra, Túlio D Fernandes, Ana Paula P Velosa, Vera Luiza Capelozzi, Natalino Hajime Yoshinari |
Journal | Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
(Clinics (Sao Paulo))
Vol. 63
Issue 1
Pg. 9-14
(Feb 2008)
ISSN: 1807-5932 [Print] United States |
PMID | 18297201
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Collagen Type I
- Collagen Type III
- Collagen Type V
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Case-Control Studies
- Collagen Type I
(metabolism)
- Collagen Type III
(metabolism)
- Collagen Type V
(metabolism)
- Female
- Fluorescent Antibody Technique
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
(metabolism, pathology)
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