Scleraxis is required for the growth of adult tendons in response to mechanical loading
J. P. Gumucio, M. M. Schonk, Y. A. Kharaz, E. Comerford, C. L. Mendias
This study shows that scleraxis is necessary for adult tendon growth in response to mechanical loading by promoting pericyte commitment to tenocytes and extracellular matrix production.
bioRxiv · Mar 18, 2020Cell Biology