• Increased mast cell numbers in human patellar tendinosis: correlation with symptom duration and vascular hyperplasia 

      Scott, Alexander; Lian, Øystein; Bahr, Roald; Hart, David A.; Duronio, Vincent; Khan, Karim M. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-02-28)
      Objectives: The cellular basis of painful tendon overuse pathology (tendinosis) is poorly understood. It has been suggested that because of the close anatomical associations between mast cells and vessels in connective ...
    • VEGF expression in patellar tendinopathy: a preliminary study 

      Scott, Alexander; Lian, Øystein; Bahr, Roald; Hart, David A.; Duronio, Vincent (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-05-06)
      Vascular function and angiogenesis are regulated by vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF). The purpose of this preliminary study was to address the following questions: Is VEGF expression in the patellar tendon more ...