Fig. 2From: Downregulation of type I collagen expression in the Achilles tendon by dexamethasone: a controlled laboratory studya Histology of human Achilles tendons. The yellow fasciculate bands represent type I collagen. The Dex group, receiving long-term Dex treatment, have irregular and curled collagen type I. b The histological score of immunohistochemical evaluation (IHC). c The average optimal density (AOD) of type I collagen expressed in human Achilles tendonsBack to article page