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Engineering interfacial tissues: The myotendinous junction
oleh: Finn Snow, Cathal O'Connell, Peiqi Yang, Magdalena Kita, Elena Pirogova, Richard J. Williams, Rob M. I. Kapsa, Anita Quigley
Format: | Article |
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Diterbitkan: | AIP Publishing LLC 2024-06-01 |
Deskripsi
The myotendinous junction (MTJ) is the interface connecting skeletal muscle and tendon tissues. This specialized region represents the bridge that facilitates the transmission of contractile forces from muscle to tendon, and ultimately the skeletal system for the creation of movement. MTJs are, therefore, subject to high stress concentrations, rendering them susceptible to severe, life-altering injuries. Despite the scarcity of knowledge obtained from MTJ formation during embryogenesis, several attempts have been made to engineer this complex interfacial tissue. These attempts, however, fail to achieve the level of maturity and mechanical complexity required for in vivo transplantation. This review summarizes the strategies taken to engineer the MTJ, with an emphasis on how transitioning from static to mechanically inducive dynamic cultures may assist in achieving myotendinous maturity.