Elastase treatment of tendon specifically impacts the mechanical properties of the interfascicular matrix
M. S. C. Godinho, C. T. Thorpe, S. E. Greenwald, H. R. C. Screen
This study shows elastase treatment reduces elastin in tendon interfascicular matrix, decreasing its viscoelasticity, fatigue resistance, and recoverability, with no effect on fascicle mechanics.
bioRxiv · Sep 18, 2020Bioengineering