Comparison of the early period effects of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma on the Achilles tendon ruptures in rats

Serdar Yüksel, Mehmet Akif Güleç, Muhammet Zeki Gültekin, Oktay Adanır, Aysel Çağlar, Ozan Beytemür, Bedri Onur Küçükyıldırım, Ali Avcı, Cansu Subaşı, Çiğdem İnci Aydemir,

Connective Tissue Research · 2016 · 46 citations · 36 references

Abstract

rBM-MSC and PRP promote the recovery of the tendon and increase its structural strength. The use of PRP and MSC provides hope for the treatment of the Achilles tendon ruptures that limit human beings' functionalities and quality of life, particularly for athletes. It is thought that the use of MSC can be more effective for tendon healing; hence, more extensive and advanced studies are needed on this topic.

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