Nature

Differential molecular profiles and associated functionalities characterize connective tissue grafts obtained at different locations and depths in the human palate

RNA-Sequencing of a library of 64 CTGs reveals a significantly more pronounced location-dependent than depth-dependent difference between the grafts Palatal CTGs from four groups (1) anterior deep (AD ...
Nature

Cell adhesion molecule 1 is upregulated in connective tissue mast cells and potentially contributes in IgE-mediated degranulation

Mast cells are heterogeneous tissue-resident immune cells, with connective tissue mast cells (CTMCs) and mucosal mast cells in rodents exhibiting distinct phenotypes and activation profiles. Cell ...
Medical Xpress

Changing the paradigm on hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Connective tissues don't tell the whole story

Recent research from the Medical University of South Carolina laboratory of Russell Norris, Ph.D., challenges the notion that hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is an isolated connective tissue ...
Los Angeles Times

Understanding the Role of Fascia in Chronic Pain Management

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Chronic pain often stems from a sensory misinterpretation by the nervous system rather than isolated tissue damage ...