The Functions and Mechanisms of Tendon Stem/Progenitor Cells in Tendon Healing

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Mechanisms of the role of TSPCs in the process of tendon healing. TSPCs promote cell proliferation and migration, as well as collagen synthesis. TSPCs, tendon stem/progenitor cells; TSC-Exo, tendon stem cell-derived exosomes; VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor; TGF-β, transforming growth factor beta.