Methods of Assessing Human Tendon Metabolism and Tissue Properties in Response to Changes in Mechanical Loading

Katja M Heinemeier, Michael Kjaer, S Peter Magnusson

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Abstract

In recent years a number of methodological developments have improved the opportunities to study human tendon. Microdialysis enables sampling of interstitial fluid in the peritendon tissue, while sampling of human tendon biopsies allows direct analysis of tendon tissue for gene- and protein expression as well as protein synthesis rate. Further the (14)C bomb-pulse method has provided data on long-term tissue turnover in human tendon. Non-invasive techniques allow measurement of tendon metabolism (positron emission tomography (PET)), tendon morphology (magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)), and tendon mechanical properties (ultrasonography combined with force measurement during movement). Finally, 3D cell cultures of human tendon cells provide the opportunity to investigate cell-matrix interactions in response to various interventions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMetabolic Influences on Risk for Tendon Disorders : Pary 1
Number of pages10
Volume920
PublisherSpringer
Publication date2016
Pages97-106
ISBN (Print)978-3-319-33941-2
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-33943-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
SeriesAdvances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
ISSN0065-2598

Keywords

  • Journal Article

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