Aug 13, 2026
Tsinghua Team Develops an In Situ TGF-β1 Capture Strategy to Promote Tendon Regeneration
New ResearchTendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal disorder that can cause persistent pain, impaired mobility and athletic performance, and an increased risk of spontaneous tendon rupture. Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) is a key driver of tendon fibrosis and collagen matrix disorganization. However, selectively controlling excessive TGF-β1 within diseased tendons while minimizing i...