Tendon Regeneration Therapy
Updated: Aug 23
Standard treatment for tendon injuries often means injections that wear off quickly or drugs that go through your entire body, causing side effects.
What if we could place a tiny "drug depot" right at the injury site that lasts for weeks? 🏥
Our team at the Wyss Institute has developed a new tough composite hydrogel that does exactly that.
By harnessing the power of clay nanoparticles, this gel holds a huge dose of medicine and releases it only where it’s needed—triggered by the acidity of the injured tissue itself.
In our Achilles tendon model, we demonstrated:
🕰️ 4 weeks of continuous, local release.
đźš« Zero systemic exposure (no whole-body side effects).
🌱 Biodegradable and biocompatible healing.
This is a massive step forward for localized therapy. We are redefining how we treat injuries.
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