Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8800738 Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2018 13 Pages PDF
Abstract
PDGFRβ+ PDGFRα+ cells directly contribute to fibrosis and fatty degeneration after massive rotator cuff tears in the mouse model. In addition, CWHM-12 treatment inhibits fibrogenesis from PDGFRβ+ PDGFRα+ cells in vitro. Clinically, perioperative PDGFRβ+ PDGFRα+ cell inhibition may limit rotator cuff tissue degeneration and, ultimately, improve surgical outcomes for massive rotator cuff tears.
Related Topics
Health Sciences Medicine and Dentistry Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Authors
, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,