Fig. 4
From: Decellularised amniotic membrane-TDSCs composite promotes Achilles tendon healing
dAM-TDSCs promote healing of ruptured Achilles tendon. (A) Histological evaluation of Achilles tendon healing via HE staining. (B) Assessment of healing at Achilles tendon ruptures by Mason staining. (C) Adhesion score assessed by microscopic histological observation. (D) Healing score assessed by macroscopic observation. (E - F) Extracellular matrix-related factors, COL1 A1 and TNMD are assessed after treated with dAM-TDSC scaffolds 4 w, 8 w, and 12w. (G) The maximum load of 3 sets of Achilles tendons at 3-time nodes was obtained by stretching. (H) Schematic diagram of the elastic modulus of Achilles tendons in three groups at 3-time nodes. Bar: 50 μm. *: P < 0.05; **: P < 0.01; ***: P < 0.005.
