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RSPO2 defines a distinct undifferentiated progenitor in the tendon/ligament and suppresses ectopic ossification
19 Aug 2022
Abstract excerpt
Ectopic endochondral ossification in the tendon/ligament is caused by repetitive mechanical overload or inflammation. Tendon stem/progenitor cells (TSPCs) contribute to tissue repair, and some express lubricin [proteoglycan 4 (PRG4)]. However, the mechanisms of ectopic ossification and association of TSPCs are not yet known. Here, we investigated the characteristics of Prg4-positive ( + ) cells and identified...
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