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The role of the macrophage in tendinopathy and tendon healing.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society - 1 Aug 2020
Sunwoo Joo Y, Eliasberg Claire D, Carballo Camila B, Rodeo Scott A
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The role of the macrophage is an area of emerging interest in tendinopathy and tendon healing. The macrophage has been found to play a key role in regulating the healing process of the healing tendon. The specific function of the macrophage depends on its functional phenotype. While the M1 macrophage phenotype exhibits a phagocytic and proinflammatory function, the M2 macrophage phenotype is associated with the...
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