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Gene Expression Differences Between Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligaments in Young Male and Female Subjects
7 Jan 2015
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BACKGROUND: The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries is two to eightfold greater in female compared with male athletes. Anatomic, hormonal, and neuromuscular factors have been associated with this disparity. This study compared gene expression and structural features in ruptured but otherwise normal ACL tissue from young female and male athletes. METHODS: A biopsy sample of ruptured ACL tissue...
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