Optogenetic-Induced Muscle Loading Leads to Mechanical Adaptation of the Achilles Tendon Enthesis in Mice
E. Ganji, S. N. Lamia, M. Stepanovich, N. Whyte, A. C. Abraham, M. L. Killian
This study uses optogenetics to induce muscle loading in mice, showing that young mice's Achilles tendon enthesis adapts structurally and molecularly, while adult mice show no such changes.
Science Advances · Jun 23, 2023Peer-reviewedBioengineering