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Plant Sciences
Alba Alvarez-Morezuelas, Leire Barandalla, Enrique Ritter, Jose Ignacio Ruiz de Galarreta
Summary: In this study, 144 tetraploid potato genotypes were evaluated to investigate the variation of physiological and agronomic traits under control and water stress conditions. A total of 18 SNP markers significantly associated with these traits were identified, providing insights into the mechanisms of potato tolerance to water stress and potential markers for marker-assisted selection programs.
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Plant Sciences
Satish Kumar Sanwal, Parveen Kumar, Hari Kesh, Vijai Kishor Gupta, Arvind Kumar, Ashwani Kumar, Babu Lal Meena, Giuseppe Colla, Mariateresa Cardarelli, Pradeep Kumar
Summary: Salinity stress significantly reduces plant height, stem numbers, and tuber yield in potato varieties. Salt-tolerant genotypes exhibit better performance under salt stress due to a strong antioxidant defense system and osmotic adjustment, suggesting their potential for breeding new high-yielding, salt-tolerant lines. Specific physiological and biochemical traits were identified as predominant for tuber yield under salt stress, providing insights for further genetic and molecular studies on salt tolerance in potato.
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Plant Sciences
A. Alvarez-Morezuelas, L. Barandalla, E. Ritter, M. Lacuesta, J. I. Ruiz de Galarreta
Summary: Due to climate change, water availability has become a major limiting factor in potato production. This study analyzed the differential response of physiological and yield components in six potato varieties under water deficit conditions and found that Monalisa showed the best response in tuber production under stress conditions. Indirect selection based on parameters associated with water stress can be a useful tool in potato breeding programs for the identification of more tolerant varieties.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dominika Boguszewska-Mankowska, Krystyna Zarzynska, Beata Wasilewska-Nascimento
Summary: This experiment evaluated the effects of soil drought and high temperature stress on potato plants, and found that simultaneous application of both stresses had the greatest impact on plant morphology and yield.
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Agronomy
Muhammad Waqar Nasir, Zoltan Toth
Summary: The pot trial evaluated the drought response of different potato genotypes, with Hopehely showing higher yield and better tolerance compared to Demon under drought conditions. The study found significant differences in growth performance and yield of different genotypes under drought stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ahmed Abou El-Yazied, Mohamed F. M. Ibrahim, Mervat A. R. Ibrahim, Ibrahim N. Nasef, Salem Mesfir Al-Qahtani, Nadi Awad Al-Harbi, Fahad Mohammed Alzuaibr, Abdullah Alaklabi, Eldessoky S. Dessoky, Nadiyah M. Alabdallah, Mohamed M. A. Omar, Mariam T. S. Ibrahim, Amr A. Metwally, Karim M. Hassan, Said A. Shehata
Summary: The study found that melatonin has a protective effect on potato plants under drought stress and enhances their antioxidative defense systems. Additionally, melatonin has differential effects on tuber yield, increasing it under drought conditions but decreasing it under well-watered conditions.
Review
Agronomy
Muhammad Waqar Nasir, Zoltan Toth
Summary: Potato is the third most consumed crop globally, but its production is susceptible to yield loss due to increasing drought severity. While root depth is considered the main factor affecting potato drought susceptibility, this review highlights the importance of genotype type, developmental stage, and duration and severity of drought stress. The study provides insight into potato's varying response to drought and suggests improving agronomic practices to mitigate drought stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ghina Hajjar, Stephane Quellec, Sylvain Challois, Lydia Bousset-Vaslin, Gisele Joly, Christophe Langrume, Carole Deleu, Laurent Leport, Maja Musse
Summary: This study investigated the variations in biochemical traits of different tissues during potato tuber growth. MRI relaxometry was used to examine tissue-dependent metabolic patterns and differences between tissues. The T2 values did not significantly change during tuber development but were sensitive to water stress.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Juliet Ochola, Laura Cortada, Onesmus Mwaura, Meklit Tariku, Shawn A. Christensen, Margaret Ng'ang'a, Ahmed Hassanali, Tahira Pirzada, Saad Khan, Lokendra Pal, Reny Mathew, Dick Guenther, Eric Davis, Tim Sit, Danny Coyne, Charles Opperman, Baldwyn Torto
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of a biodegradable lignocellulosic banana-paper matrix as a seed wrap to protect potato plants against potato cyst nematode. The method significantly reduces field inoculum and increases potato yields in Kenya.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ki-Beom Moon, Ji-Sun Park, Su-Jin Park, Hyo-Jun Lee, Hye-Sun Cho, Sung-Ran Min, Youn-Il Park, Jae-Heung Jeon, Hyun-Soon Kim
Summary: Efficient extraction of protoplasts and stable regeneration protocols are prerequisites for the continuous expansion and development of protoplast utilization systems. This study establishes an efficient process from protoplast isolation to in vitro shoot regeneration, achieving a significant increase in protoplast yield and successful shoot development.
Article
Horticulture
Zoran Brocic, Jasmina Oljaca, Danijel Pantelic, Jelena Rudic, Ivana Momcilovic
Summary: Aeroponics is a modern soilless technology that can efficiently produce minitubers. This study found that the cultivar and type of planting material are influential factors in minituber production and quality. Early maturing cultivars form fewer minitubers in aeroponic cultivation, while medium-late to late cultivars steadily produce tubers throughout the cultivation period. Planting materials from in vitro origin result in higher minituber yields, but an earlier senescence of vines.
Article
Horticulture
Xi Zhu, Xusheng Hong, Xue Liu, Shigui Li, Jiangwei Yang, Fangfang Wang, Yun Yue, Ning Zhang, Huaijun Si
Summary: This study aimed to understand the mechanism of StCDPK32 in resisting salinity stress in potato and found that StCDPK32 positively modulates physiological properties and photosynthesis under salt stress conditions, making it a potential candidate gene for growth improvement under salt conditions.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alba Alvarez-Morezuelas, Leire Barandalla, Enrique Ritter, Jose Ignacio Ruiz de Galarreta
Summary: In this study, the gene expression differences between control and water-stressed potato plants were analyzed using RNAseq. The variety Agria showed a better stress response compared to Zorba, with more differentially expressed genes (DEGs) detected. The most highly expressed gene under drought conditions was Abscisic acid and environmental stress-inducible protein TAS14-like. Several metabolic pathways and cellular components were found to be affected by water stress, providing valuable information for breeding more tolerant potato varieties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Farooq Abdul Sattar, Bahget Talat Hamooh, Gordon Wellman, Md Arfan Ali, Saad Hussain Shah, Yasir Anwar, Magdi Ali Ahmed Mousa
Summary: The study screened two potato cultivars, BARI-401 and Spunta, for their tolerance to simulated salinity and drought through in vitro LiCl and mannitol exposure. Results showed that Spunta was able to better maintain shoot length and had higher antioxidant capacity compared to BARI-401 under high LiCl and mannitol concentrations, indicating its greater tolerance to salinity and drought stress. Further field experiments are needed to confirm these findings.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sanjeev Gautam, Rohini Morey, Nina Rau, Douglas C. Scheuring, Dmitry Kurouski, M. Isabel Vales
Summary: Potato is the most widely consumed vegetable globally, and the chemical composition of potato tubers can be influenced by factors such as cultivar and growing location. High temperatures during the growing period can negatively affect tuber yield and quality, but the impact on tuber chemical composition is not well understood. This study used Raman spectroscopy to investigate the heat-induced changes in the chemical composition of potato tubers, and found significant differences compared to tubers grown under normal conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Riccardo Aiese Cigliano, Riccardo Aversano, Antonio Di Matteo, Samuela Palombieri, Pasquale Termolino, Claudia Angelini, Hamed Bostan, Maria Cammareri, Federica Maria Consiglio, Floriana Della Ragione, Rosa Paparo, Vladimir Totev Valkov, Antonella Vitiello, Domenico Carputo, Maria Luisa Chiusano, Maurizio D'Esposito, Silvana Grandillo, Maria Rosaria Matarazzo, Luigi Frusciante, Nunzio D'Agostino, Clara Conicella
Summary: In this study, we investigated the changes in the transcriptome and epigenome of a long shelf-life tomato landrace during post-harvest. We discovered global changes in the transcriptome and epigenome, with increased DNA methylation and loss of a repressive histone mark. Thousands of genes showed differential expression, with a significant portion potentially being regulated by epigenetic mechanisms. Down-regulation of genes related to fruit ripening and softening was consistent with the prolonged shelf-life. Large-scale epigenome reprogramming during post-harvest likely contributes to delayed fruit senescence.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Genetics & Heredity
Alison R. Bentley, Charles Chen, Nunzio D'Agostino
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Clara Pons, Joan Casals, Samuela Palombieri, Lilian Fontanet, Alessandro Riccini, Jose Luis Rambla, Alessandra Ruggiero, Maria del Rosario Figas, Mariola Plazas, Athanasios Koukounaras, Maurizio E. Picarella, Maria Sulli, Josef Fisher, Peio Ziarsolo, Jose Blanca, Joaquin Canizares, Maria Cammareri, Antonella Vitiello, Giorgia Batelli, Angelos Kanellis, Matthijs Brouwer, Richard Finkers, Konstantinos Nikoloudis, Salvador Soler, Giovanni Giuliano, Stephania Grillo, Silvana Grandillo, Dani Zamir, Andrea Mazzucato, Mathilde Causse, Maria Jose Diez, Jaime Prohens, Antonio Jose Monforte, Antonio Granell
Summary: This study evaluated a large traditional tomato collection from Southern Europe, revealing a wide range of phenotypic variability and differences among countries. By integrating phenotypic data and origin information, eight main tomato types were defined and 159 novel loci associations were identified.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Francesca Taranto, Ermanno Di Serio, Monica Marilena Miazzi, Stefano Pavan, Sergio Saia, Pasquale De Vita, Nunzio D'Agostino
Summary: This study aims to analyze the genetic variation patterns of two large germplasm collections of Timilia and Russello durum wheat landraces using SNP genotyping. The results showed that there are two genetic groups of Russello associated with different geographical areas in Sicily, which differ in important traits related to gluten quality and adaptation. Meanwhile, Timilia landraces have undergone conservative selection despite their wide genetic variation, likely associated with their distinctive traits. This study provides a foundation for further exploration of the genetic diversity in Sicilian landraces and emphasizes the importance of considering intra-population genetic diversity when registering conservation varieties in national crop registers.
Editorial Material
Genetics & Heredity
Peter Poczai, Nunzio D'Agostino, Rocio Deanna, Ezio Portis
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chiara Amitrano, Astrid Junker, Nunzio D'Agostino, Stefania De Pascale, Veronica De Micco
Summary: The combination of image-based phenotyping with in-depth anatomical analysis allows for a thorough investigation of plant physiological plasticity in acclimation. Understanding the ability of plants to respond to fluctuations in environmental conditions is critical for addressing climate change and unlocking agricultural potential.
Review
Plant Sciences
Monica De Palma, Riccardo Scotti, Nunzio D'Agostino, Massimo Zaccardelli, Marina Tucci
Summary: This review provides an up-to-date overview of the mechanisms triggered by plant-growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPMs) to promote plant growth and improve defense system. An integrated model is developed to describe the common processes activated by PGPMs and highlight the host's different responses to two microorganisms.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nunzio D'Agostino, Wenli Li, Dapeng Wang
Summary: High-throughput transcriptomics has revolutionized transcriptome research with its cost-effectiveness and powerful screening tool. Bulk RNA-Seq and single-cell RNA-Seq serve as complementary tools to provide valuable resources for transcriptome research in the life sciences.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alessandra Ruggiero, Paola Punzo, Michael James Van Oosten, Valerio Cirillo, Salvatore Esposito, Antonello Costa, Albino Maggio, Stefania Grillo, Giorgia Batelli
Summary: Tomato is a valuable horticultural crop that can be affected by suboptimal environmental conditions. A study on different tomato genotypes exposed to water deficit and low nitrate stress revealed variation in stress responses. The genotype T250 showed tolerance to the stresses applied, while T270 was severely affected. Transcriptome and alternative splicing analysis demonstrated that T250 had a more specific and efficient stress response compared to the susceptible genotype T270.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Roberto Natale, Mariangela Coppola, Nunzio D'Agostino, Youjun Zhang, Alisdair Robert Fernie, Valeria Castaldi, Rosa Rao
Summary: ProSys interacts with multiple proteins in tomato plants, contributing to defense responses and revealing the molecular mechanisms underlying ProSys-associated defense.
COMPUTATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marino Palasciano, Diana L. Zuluaga, Domenico Cerbino, Emanuela Blanco, Gaetano Aufiero, Nunzio D'Agostino, Gabriella Sonnante
Summary: This study evaluated the population structure, genetic relationships, and cases of duplicate samples in a collection of 143 sweet cherry accessions. The results revealed four main genetic groups, including American varieties, the 'Germersdorfer-Ferrovia' cluster, the 'Burlat' group, and the group of Italian landraces. The findings provide valuable insights for conservation strategies and future breeding programs.
Article
Plant Sciences
L. Vitale, S. Francesca, C. Arena, N. D'Agostino, L. Principio, E. Vitale, V. Cirillo, M. C. de Pinto, A. Barone, M. M. Rigano
Summary: In this study, the tolerance traits of a tomato line carrying a small region of the Solanum pennellii wild genome (IL12-4-SL) were analyzed. The results showed that IL12-4-SL exhibited higher heat tolerance and produced more flowers with higher pollen viability compared to the cultivated line M82. Water stress had a greater negative impact on photosynthesis than heat stress alone, and the combined stress did not further worsen the drought's effects on this trait. The improved tolerance of IL12-4-SL to single and combined abiotic stress suggests its potential for cultivation in a climate characterized by frequent heatwaves and low rainfall.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Deborah Giordano, Angelo Facchiano, Paola Minasi, Nunzio D'Agostino, Mario Parisi, Virginia Carbone
Summary: This study investigated the affinity of specific phenolic compounds and capsaicinoids in three Capsicum annuum varieties with TRPV1. The results showed that different varieties contained different compounds and capsaicinoids could interact with the receptor, providing insights into the molecular interactions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Clizia Villano, Silvia Procino, Giuseppe Blaiotta, Domenico Carputo, Nunzio D'Agostino, Ermanno Di Serio, Valentina Fanelli, Pierfederico La Notte, Monica Marilena Miazzi, Cinzia Montemurro, Francesca Taranto, Riccardo Aversano
Summary: Sexual reproduction and spontaneous somatic mutations contribute to the variability and genetic similarity in cultivated grapevine populations. The study identifies genetic loci associated with essential traits, offering opportunities for grapevine breeding initiatives.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Salvatore Esposito, Paolo Vitale, Francesca Taranto, Sergio Saia, Ivano Pecorella, Nunzio D'Agostino, Monica Rodriguez, Vincenzo Natoli, Pasquale De Vita
Summary: The improvement of grain yield and grain protein concentration through GWAS and GBLUP has significant implications for durum wheat breeding.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Xiangge Meng, Chengping Li, Yu Hei, Xiang Zhou, Guoli Zhou
Summary: The study used IVT-SAPAS sequencing to analyze the dynamic changes of APA sites during adipogenesis in bovine subcutaneous preadipocytes and intramuscular preadipocytes. The results showed that APA plays an important role in adipocyte differentiation, and UTR-APA switching genes have different trends, with intramuscular preadipocytes tending to use shorter 3'UTR for differentiation. TRIB3, WWTR1, and INSIG1 play important roles in intramuscular preadipocyte differentiation.
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Genetics & Heredity
S. Alizadeh, S. Khamse, N. Tajeddin, H. R. Khorram Khorshid, A. Delbari, M. Ohadi
Summary: This study identifies a specific genotype at a CG-rich trinucleotide short tandem repeat (STR) locus that is associated with late-onset neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD).
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Genetics & Heredity
Shougang Liu, Zhe Zhuang, Fanghua Liu, Xiuqing Yuan, Zeqiao Zhang, Xiaoqian Liang, Xinhui Li, Yongfeng Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effect and mechanism of RPL9 and TIFA in scalp psoriasis, and identified RPL9 as a potential therapeutic target for scalp psoriasis.
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Genetics & Heredity
Shiting Wang, Jiaqi Chen, Zhichao Jin, Ying Xing, Ruiping Wang
Summary: This study suggests a causal association between hair color and skin cancers, with light hair colors (red, blonde, and light brown) being associated with an increased risk and dark brown hair being associated with a decreased risk.
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Genetics & Heredity
Joseph Hawadak, Loick Pradel Kojom Foko, Rodrigue Roman Dongang Nana, Karmveer Yadav, Veena Pande, Aparup Das, Vineeta Singh
Summary: This study investigates the genetic diversity and natural selection of the Pfama-1 gene in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Cameroon. The study finds a considerable nucleotide and haplotype diversity, as well as specific mutations in Cameroonian isolates. Positive diversifying selection and the identification of selected codon sites suggest the potential implication of these genetic variations in host immune pressure and parasite-binding complex modulation. The findings provide valuable baseline data for malaria vaccine design.
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Genetics & Heredity
Emily Biernat, Mansi Verma, Chhabi K. Govind
Summary: RSC is an essential ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complex in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It regulates nucleosome-depleted regions (NDRs) by sliding flanking nucleosomes away from NDRs. Depletion of RSC leads to nucleosome encroachment in NDRs and transcription initiation defects. The study compared the effects of catalytic-dead Sth1 and rapid depletion of Sth1 on transcription. Rapid depletion of Sth1 reduces recruitment of TBP and Pol II, while the catalytic-dead mutant exhibits a severe reduction in TBP binding but accumulates Pol II in coding regions. The results suggest a role for RSC in transcription elongation and termination processes.
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Genetics & Heredity
Yunxiao Wei, Yuhan Song, Muhammad Aamir Khan, Chengzhen Liang, Zhigang Meng, Yuan Wang, Sandui Guo, Rui Zhang
Summary: This study analyzed the GhTPP protein family in upland cotton for the first time and identified the important role of GhTPPA_2 in regulating sugar metabolism, improving soluble sugar accumulation, and drought stress tolerance.
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Genetics & Heredity
Yannan Geng, Rui Shao, Tiantong Xu, Lilong Zhang
Summary: A novel risk model based on SCUBE3, TNNC1, SPON1, SEPT12 and ULBP1 genes was developed for predicting PMOP risk, with higher risk score indicating higher risk of suffering from PMOP. Significant differences in signaling pathway activities were observed between the high-risk score group and the low-risk score group.
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Genetics & Heredity
Randy P. Williams, Corina Lesseur, Haoxiang Cheng, Qian Li, Maya Deyssenroth, Christopher D. Molteno, Ernesta M. Meintjes, Sandra W. Jacobson, Joseph L. Jacobson, Helen Wainwright, Ke Hao, Jia Chen, R. Colin Carter
Summary: The study suggests that heavy alcohol exposure during pregnancy may impact the proportion of fetal placental villi macrophages and increase the expression of inflammatory genes. Further research is needed to explore these effects and evaluate the potential functional roles of placental inflammation in FASD.
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Genetics & Heredity
Lvjing Luo, Lishuang Sun, Shu Li, Huiting Liu, Zhengyu Chen, Shi Huang, Yinyin Mo, Genliang Li
Summary: This study analyzed the expression of Ptpn1 and miR-124-3p in testicular tissues of mice and investigated their regulatory relationship. The results showed that Ptpn1 expression was up-regulated in adult mouse testis compared to juvenile mouse testis, while miR-124-3p expression showed an opposite pattern. Further analysis suggested that the down-regulation of miR-124-3p may contribute to the high expression of Ptpn1 in adult mouse testis.
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Genetics & Heredity
Gairui Li, Dan Zhao, Xiaolin Peng, Yashuang Zhao
Summary: MiRNA-22 shows potential as a candidate for early diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC). The study found higher miR-22 expression levels in the CRC and CRA groups, suggesting its potential as a biomarker for CRC early screening.
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Genetics & Heredity
Zhongqiu Zhu, Qianting Yang, Xiaoying Tian, Da Man, Jian Wang, Junfang Zhang, Bingshe Han
Summary: This study constructed a ceRNA network mediated by lncRNAs in cold-acclimated zebrafish ZF4 cells and revealed that upregulation of MSTRG3207 promotes apoptosis by sponging dre-miR-736 during cold acclimation.
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Genetics & Heredity
Weitao Chen, Denggao Xiang, Shang Gao, Shuli Zhu, Zhi Wu, Yuefei Li, Jie Li
Summary: Dam construction has negatively impacted the genetic diversity and structure of fish populations. This case study on the endangered Hemibagrus guttatus found low genetic diversity, high levels of inbreeding, and decreasing population size in fragmented populations. Genetic structure and differentiation were also observed, indicating the influence of dams on these fish populations.
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Genetics & Heredity
Pooja Singh, Debleena Guin, Bijay Pattnaik, Ritushree Kukreti
Summary: Through systematic literature review and meta-analysis, it was found that idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is significantly associated with 222 polymorphisms in 118 genes. Four polymorphisms - rs35705950/MUC5B, rs2736100/TERT, rs2076295/DSP, and rs111521887/TOLLIP, exhibited substantial epidemiological evidence supporting their association with IPF risk.
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Genetics & Heredity
Jianping Zhang, Zhijun Cai, Fanzhe Feng, Yufeng Peng, Yi Cui, Yongiqing Xu
Summary: This study found that exosomes secreted by young BMSCs can promote the healing of tendon-bone interface after rotator cuff tears. These exosomes can improve extracellular matrix remodeling, osteogenic differentiation, angiogenesis, and stemness of tendon-derived stem cells (TDSCs). The exosomes from young BMSCs have better effects compared to those from aged BMSCs.