Peptides for Tendon Injuries & Repair

Peptides may support tendon healing through several mechanisms:

1. Growth Factor Upregulation Many healing peptides increase the production of growth factors essential for tissue repair, including VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) and FGF (fibroblast growth factor). These promote new blood vessel formation and fibroblast activity at the injury site.

2. Collagen Synthesis Enhancement Tendons are primarily composed of Type I collagen. Research peptides have shown the ability to enhance collagen production and, importantly, improve the organisation of newly formed collagen fibres—crucial for restoring tendon strength.

3. Anti-Inflammatory Effects Excessive inflammation can impair healing. Several peptides demonstrate anti-inflammatory properties that may help create a more favourable healing environment.

4. Angiogenesis Promotion Limited blood supply is a major factor in slow tendon healing. Peptides that promote new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis) may help deliver nutrients and healing factors to the injury site.

5. Cell Migration and Proliferation Some peptides enhance the migration of repair cells to injury sites and stimulate their proliferation, accelerating the healing cascade.