Short chains of amino acids administered to accelerate the repair, regeneration, and adaptation of muscle tissue following intense physical stress by influencing growth hormone release or local anabolic signaling. These bioactive molecules specifically target the resolution of muscle damage and the promotion of myocyte hypertrophy. They are specialized signaling agents for musculoskeletal repair.
Origin
Derived from biochemistry and sports medicine, this refers to synthetic or naturally occurring peptides designed to mimic or potentiate the effects of natural growth factors on muscle tissue. The focus is on the peptide structure’s ability to interact with specific receptors to initiate repair pathways. Their origin lies in understanding the role of local growth factors in muscle adaptation.
Mechanism
Certain muscle recovery peptides function by stimulating the pituitary to release growth hormone or by directly binding to muscle cell receptors to activate the Akt/mTOR pathway, promoting protein synthesis. Others may work by reducing local inflammation or improving satellite cell activation and fusion with existing fibers. The mechanism hinges on providing a potent, sustained signal for tissue remodeling post-exercise.
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