Combined ascorbic acid and T3 produce better healing compared to bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in an Achilles tendon injury rat model: a proof of concept study

Combined ascorbic acid and T3 produce better healing compared to bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in an Achilles tendon injury rat model: a proof of concept study

Abstract Background This pilot study aimed to ascertain whether the local application of ascorbic acid (AA), of T3, and of rat (r) bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), alone or in all possible combinations, promoted healing after an Achilles tendon injury in a rat model. Methods An Achilles t...

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Main Authors: Francesco Oliva, Nicola Maffulli, Clarissa Gissi, Francesca Veronesi, Lucia Calciano, Milena Fini, Silvia Brogini, Marialucia Gallorini, Cristina Antonetti Lamorgese Passeri, Roberta Bernardini, Rosella Cicconi, Maurizio Mattei, Anna Concetta Berardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Ascorbic acid
Thyroid hormones
T3, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells
Tendon
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1098-9

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