CellWell record HH-3101
From mechanical loading to collagen synthesis structural changes and function in human tendon
Kjaer M, Langberg H, Heinemeier K, Bayer ML, Hansen M, Holm L, Doessing S, Kongsgaard M, Krogsgaard MR, Magnusson SP
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports ยท 2009
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This review describes how mechanical loading upregulates collagen gene expression in tendon fibroblasts, with collagen formation peaking about 24 hours after exercise and staying elevated for several days.
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