We studied CTGF/ascorbic acid treatment of TDSCs before delivery on tendon repair.
Treated TDSCs promote tendon repair as shown in the histology/imaging/mechanical test.
Treated TDSC group shows thicker and better-aligned fibrils compared with the control.
Treated and untreated TDSC delivery lowers mineralization risk of injured tendon.
CTGF/ascorbic acid pre-treatment of TDSCs enhances rate and quality of tendon repair.