THE ANALOGY
The construction crew that shows up after the storm.
Some crews patch what's broken with whatever's handy. The good ones rebuild it the way it was — straight fences, level ground, gates in their original spot. The difference between those two outcomes is what "good repair" looks like in tissue, too.
Thrombospondin, profilin, tubulin, and actinin work together as the cellular construction crew. They help cells attach, move, organize their internal scaffolding, and reorganize damaged areas with healthy tissue — instead of just laying down scar.
“Damaged tissue can heal as scar, or it can heal as something close to original. The difference is in the crew that shows up.”
Each member of this group has a specialty. Together, they make organized cellular interaction possible during repair.
HOW THEY WORK IN THE HORSE
What each of these proteins contributes
Thrombospondin
Helps cells attach and communicate during repair, and influences how new tissue and blood vessels form within the matrix.
Profilin & tubulin
Part of the internal cellular machinery that lets repair cells move, divide, and reorganize — the active work of rebuilding.
Actinin
Stabilizes the cell's internal structure under load, helping repair cells maintain their shape and function while they're laying down new matrix.
A crew that rebuilds — not just patches.
equicenta® CTM includes these "crew" proteins that support organized cellular interaction within the connective tissue — the kind of organized rebuild that holds up under work, not just under rest.
Ask your veterinarian whether equicenta® CTM could be part of your horse's plan.
Every case is different. Your veterinarian is the right person to weigh whether a regenerative approach fits the diagnosis, the rehab plan, and your horse.
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