Peptides
A small chain of amino acids that your body uses in a variety of ways.
What are Peptides?
In regenerative medicine, peptides are small chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. You can think of them as tiny messengers that tell cells in the body to grow, repair, or make new tissues.
How this applies to regenerative medicine
Healing and Repair
- Peptides can help speed up the healing of injuries.
- They send signals to cells, encouraging them to produce more collagen (a protein that helps strengthen skin, tendons, and muscles).
Reducing Inflammation
- Some peptides help reduce inflammation, which is the body’s response to injury.
- This can decrease pain and swelling, making it easier for the body to heal.
Regrowing Tissues
- Peptides can also play a role in regenerating tissues, like cartilage in joints or skin after a wound.
- They help guide the cells to grow in the right way to repair the damaged area.
Overall Summary
Peptides are transforming regenerative medicine by offering customizable, bioactive, and biocompatible solutions for tissue engineering and healing. Their potential spans from scaffolds to drug delivery systems, driving innovation in medical therapies.