The stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 accelerates healing of transected Achilles tendon and muscle crush injury in rat models. Microvascular density, collagen fiber alignment, and biomechanical load-to-failure were quantified.
Authors: Sikiric P, Seiwerth S, Rucman R, et al.
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Significantly enhanced biomechanical tensile strength and fibroblast outgrowth
The stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 accelerates healing of transected Achilles tendon and muscle crush injury in rat models. Microvascular density, collagen fiber alignment, and biomechanical load-to-failure were quantified.
Preclinical biomechanical assessment showing accelerated structural restoration, functional load tolerance, and enhanced VEGFR2 phosphorylation following BPC 157 administration.
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Sikiric P, Seiwerth S, Rucman R, et al.
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