Abstract
Tendinopathy is a common tendon disorder that causes pain, loss of strength and function, and local inflammation mainly characterized by hypoxia, collagen degradation, and extracellular matrix (ECM) disorganization. Generally, ECM degradation and remodeling is tightly regulated; however, hyperactivation of matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) contributes to excessive collagenolysis under pathologic conditions resulting in tendon ECM degradation. This review article focuses on the production, function, and signaling of matrikines for tendon regeneration following injury with insights into the expression, tissue compliance, and cell proliferation exhibited by various matrikines. Furthermore, the regenerative properties suggest translational significance of matrikines to improve the outcomes post-injury by assisting with tendon healing.
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