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Extracellular matrix genes examined with qPCR (canine primers for lubricin are indicated below the table; all other canine primers were obtained from Invitrogen, CA).
| Category | Gene |
|---|---|
| Tendon gliding | Lubricin, hyaluronan synthase 2 (HAS2) |
| Tendon strength | Collagen I (COL I), collagen III (COL III), decorin |
| Tendon remodeling | Matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP-1) and 13 (MMP-13) |
