Craniofacial tendon development—Characterization of extracellular matrix morphology and spatiotemporal protein distribution

Abstract excerpt

Craniofacial (CF) tendons are often affected by traumatic injuries and painful disorders that can severely compromise critical jaw functions, such as mastication and talking. Unfortunately, tendons lack the ability to regenerate, and there are no solutions to restore their native properties or function. An understanding of jaw tendon development could inform tendon regeneration strategies to restore jaw function,...

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