CTGF Attenuates Tendon-Derived Stem/Progenitor Cell Aging

• Main Authors: Yun-feng Rui (Author), Min-hao Chen (Author), Ying-juan Li (Author), Long-fei Xiao (Author), Peng Geng (Author), Pei Wang (Author), Zheng-yuan Xu (Author), Xuan-pu Zhang (Author), Guang-chun Dai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Aged tendon-derived stem/progenitor cells (TSPCs) lead to age-related tendon disorders and impair tendon healing. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms of TSPC aging remain largely unknown. Here, we investigated the role of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) in TSPC aging. CTGF protein an...