M. R. Buckley

The paper identifies Periostin as a critical niche supporting myofibroblast dynamics and fibrosis during tendon healing, suggesting it as a therapeutic target.

This study characterizes the micromechanical strain environment in impinged Achilles tendon insertion using a mouse model and finite element analysis, showing transverse compression and cell deformation.

This study characterizes scar tissue biomechanics in adult murine flexor tendon healing and shows that testing composite tendons overestimates scar properties, highlighting the need for scar isolation methods.

This study depletes Scleraxis-lineage cells in adult tendons and finds improved biomechanical properties and altered collagen structure, suggesting a role in homeostasis rather than repair.