Connective tissue provides the framework and support for tissues throughout the body, including bones, muscles, blood vessels, and organs. It consists of a variety of proteins, such as collagen and ...

With the support of the Pamela and David Ott Fund and the John M. O'Quinn Foundation, The Pamela and David Ott Center of Excellence in Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue and Ehlers-Danlos ...

What Is Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)? Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune disorder that shows the features of three different connective tissue disease types: MCTD can ...

Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is a type of autoimmune disease. It can cause symptoms like joint pain and swelling, skin symptoms, and more. The exact prevalence of UCTD is unknown, ...

The increased deposition of connective tissue is a problem in chronic diseases of many organs such as the lungs (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), liver (cirrhosis), kidneys (kidney fibrosis), gut ...

WHILE it is now generally accepted that the cell plays a dominant part in the fibrogenesis in connective tissues, the mechanism of the formation of the fibrils of collagen and those of elastic tissue ...

Muscle strength is only part of the equation—learn why supporting your tendons and ligaments is essential for long-term health. h_15691691A physical therapy student demonstrates a standing heel ...

Myofascial release therapy is a massage technique that focuses on relieving pain in your myofascial tissues. These are the thick connective tissues that support your muscles. Your myofascial tissue is ...

A connective tissue protein known to support the framework of organs also encourages immune responses that fight bacterial infections, while restraining responses that can be deadly in the condition ...

Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a complex and relatively rare autoimmune disorder. It shares symptoms with lupus, systemic sclerosis, and myositis. MCTD is a challenging condition that can ...