Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mechano-growth factor E peptide promotes healing of rat injured tendon.
- Journal:
- Biotechnology letters
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Zhang, Bingyu et al.
- Affiliation:
- College of Bioengineering · China
- Species:
- rodent
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine the possible beneficial effects of a synthetic mechano-growth factor E peptide (MGF-C25E) on the healing of rat Achilles tendon. RESULTS: A significantly increased Achilles functional index was found in the MGF-C25E-treated tendons relative to the saline-treated tendons. Macroscopic observation showed that the repair of MGF-C25E-treated (1000 ng/ml) tendons was superior to that of the saline-treated tendons. The mean value of the stiffness of the repaired tendons was significantly increased in the MGF-C25E-treated (1000 ng/ml) tendons relative to the saline-treated tendons. Moreover, histological analysis provided evidence of tissue remodeling and cell alignment. CONCLUSION: MGF-C25E plays an important role in promoting healing of injured rat tendon and could be used as a potential therapeutic factor for tendon repair.
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