Telocytes of Fascial Structures

Adv Exp Med Biol. 2016:913:403-424. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-1061-3_26.

Abstract

Currently, the exact role of telocytes within fascial structures is unknown. The morphology, distribution and behaviour of fascial telocytes as well as the mutual relationship between telocytes and other cellular fascia constituents should be definitely a subject of further studies. It will contribute to better understanding of the role of the fascial system in health and diseases, may shed light on the regeneration potential of these tissues and may help to find targets for future treatments for locomotor disorders, including fascial diseases. Last but not least, confirmation of the presence of telocytes within fascia may contribute to optimise the use of fascia as a graft material.

Keywords: Connective tissue communication network; Fascia; Telocytes; Transmission electron microscopy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Back Muscles / metabolism
  • Back Muscles / ultrastructure*
  • Cell Communication
  • Connective Tissue / metabolism
  • Connective Tissue / ultrastructure
  • Endothelial Cells / metabolism
  • Endothelial Cells / ultrastructure
  • Fascia Lata / metabolism
  • Fascia Lata / ultrastructure*
  • Fibroblasts / metabolism
  • Fibroblasts / ultrastructure
  • Humans
  • Mast Cells / metabolism
  • Mast Cells / ultrastructure
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Myofibroblasts / metabolism
  • Myofibroblasts / ultrastructure
  • Neurons / metabolism
  • Neurons / ultrastructure
  • Regeneration / physiology
  • Telocytes / metabolism
  • Telocytes / ultrastructure*