Connective Tissue Research
Overview
Connective Tissue Research is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the study of connective tissues, including their structure, function, and role in various diseases. It publishes original research articles, reviews, and clinical studies, providing a platform for scientists and clinicians to share advancements in understanding the biology and pathology of connective tissues.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Connect Tissue Res
Publisher
Informa Healthcare
Start
1972
End
Continuing
Frequency
Five no. a year
p-ISSN
0300-8207
e-ISSN
1607-8438
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 4440
79
SJR / Ranks: 5788
750
CiteScore / Ranks: 3240
6.60
JIF / Ranks: 3624
2.9
Recent Articles
1.
Ye J, Chang T, Zhang X, Wei D, Wang Y
Connect Tissue Res
. 2025 Mar;
:1-11.
PMID: 40055968
Background: Steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (SONFH) is a metabolic disorder that leads to structural changes, collapse of the femoral head, and joint dysfunction. This study investigates the role...
2.
Lawler J, Kamal K, Botchlett R, Woo S, Li H, Hord J, et al.
Connect Tissue Res
. 2025 Mar;
:1-15.
PMID: 40052722
A high-fat diet (HFD) and metabolic disease can impair insulin signaling in skeletal muscle, including a reduction in IRS-1 and GLUT-4 at the cell membrane. Other sarcolemmal proteins (e.g. caveolin-3,...
3.
Hold L, Phillips T, Cordts P, Steltzer S, Bae S, Henry B, et al.
Connect Tissue Res
. 2025 Feb;
:1-11.
PMID: 40019025
Purpose/aim: Some youth seek puberty suppression to prolong decision-making prior to starting hormone therapy to help align their physical sex characteristics with their gender identity. During peripubertal growth, connective tissues...
4.
Hopkins C, Wilks B, Morgan J
Connect Tissue Res
. 2025 Feb;
:1-14.
PMID: 40013741
Aims: Fibrosis is a multifactorial process characterized by the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM), increased tissue stiffness, and decreased elasticity. This study examined how individual cytokines and a cytokine...
5.
Tang J, Zhao G, Zhao J, Wang B
Connect Tissue Res
. 2025 Feb;
66(1):49-58.
PMID: 39988894
Background: Osteoporosis (OP) is a chronic metabolic bone disease marked by imbalance in osteoblast and osteoclast activity. This study was aimed to explore the molecular mechanism underlying osteogenic differentiation of...
6.
Paschall L, Tsai A, Tabdanov E, Negrini K, Izer J, Dhawan A, et al.
Connect Tissue Res
. 2025 Feb;
66(1):37-48.
PMID: 39988893
Objective: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is one of the most commonly performed orthopaedic procedures. While outcomes are similar in the general patient population, the rerupture rate of non-irradiated allografts...
7.
Shah Y, Partain B, Aldrich J, Strinden M, Dobson J, Rinaldi-Ramos C, et al.
Connect Tissue Res
. 2025 Feb;
66(1):59-72.
PMID: 39988892
Objective: When synthetic particles are injected into a biofluid, proteins nonspecifically adsorb onto the particle surface and form a protein corona. Protein coronas are known to alter how particles function...
8.
Liu L, Chu Z, Han X, Wu J, Cai K, Wang J, et al.
Connect Tissue Res
. 2025 Feb;
:1-14.
PMID: 39930963
Objective: We aimed to demonstrate the effects of creatine (Cr) on osteogenic differentiation (OD) in HDPSCs. Materials And Methods: HDPSCs were treated with Cr and an inhibitor of Cr transporter....
9.
Zhang Q, Yuan Y, Wang B, Gong P, Xiang L
Connect Tissue Res
. 2025 Feb;
:1-9.
PMID: 39902934
Background: Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), a simple bioactive lysophospholipid, has been reported to regulate bone homeostasis and bone remodeling. This study aimed to elucidate the function and intrinsic mechanism of LPA...
10.
Maeda N, Watanabe T, Suzuki D, Iwasaki T, Shin Y, Imamura Y
Connect Tissue Res
. 2025 Jan;
66(1):26-36.
PMID: 39876037
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the collagen fiber structure of the subcutaneous fascia, a connective tissue layer between the skin and epimysium. Methods: Fascia samples with varying extensibility were...