Massive rotator cuff (RC) tendon tears are associated with progressive fibro-adipogenesis and muscle atrophy that altogether cause shoulder muscle wasting. Platelet derived growth factor β (PDGFRβ) lineage cells, that co-express PDGFRα have previously been shown to directly contribute to scar formation and fat accumulation in a mouse model of irreversible tendon and nerve transection (TTDN). Conversely, PDGFRβ
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