Effect of estrogen on tendon collagen synthesis, tendon structural characteristics, and biomechanical properties in postmenopausal women. [electronic resource]
- Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) Apr 2009
- 1385-93 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
8750-7587
10.1152/japplphysiol.90935.2008 doi
Aged Biomechanical Phenomena Bone Density Bone and Bones--metabolism Collagen--biosynthesis Cross-Sectional Studies Estrogen Replacement Therapy Female Humans Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Proteins--biosynthesis Insulin-Like Growth Factor I--biosynthesis Microdialysis Microscopy, Electron, Transmission Middle Aged Patellar Ligament--anatomy & histology Postmenopause--physiology Proline--blood Tendons--anatomy & histology