Fig. 8A–D.
The graphs show changes in the relative abundance of (A) STARD13, (B) MMP12, and (C) POSTN protein. *p < 0.05 compared with normal tendons. (D) The illustrations show immunostaining for CD146 at the repair center of tendons from indicated groups; white scale bar = 100 µm and applies to the two left columns; red bar = 50 µm and applies to right column. ASC = adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells; MS = unloaded microspheres; MMP12 = matrix metalloproteinase; POSTN = periostin; STARD13 = StAR-related lipid transfer domain protein 13.