CV Lattes
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Instituto de Biologia (IB) (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal) Birthplace: Brazil
graduate at Biologia Celular Estrutural from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (1973), master's at General Biology from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (1979) and ph.d. at General Biology from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (1983). Has experience in General Biology, acting on the following subjects: matriz extracelular, extracellular matrix, tendão, cartilage and tendon. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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The Achilles tendon is considered the strongest tendon in the human body but is most affected by the tendon rupture, particularly in sports. The tendon injuries can cause significant joint instabillity, leading to damage of other tissues and the development of degenerative joint disease. The healing process in tendon often results in a less organized ECM which reduces its tensile strength…
The Achilles tendon is a common site of injury. The healing process in the tendon usually results in a less organized extracellular matrix which reduces its tensile strength and makes the tendon more vulnerable to recurrence of ruptures. Different treatments are applied in an effort to expedite the repair. The statins are drugs used to treat hypercholesterolemia - high levels of cholester…
Tendons are tissues that exhibit high biomechanical strength due to the presence of highly organized collagen fibers, non-collagenous proteins and proteoglycans to form a supramolecular complex structure. Its main function is to transmit forces to the bone generated from the muscle contraction, to promote joint movement. The lesions in tendons often occur during sports, recreational and e…
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