
Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine is a fast emerging field in human and veterinary care that uses the body’s own cells to heal damaged tissues in both acute and chronic conditions. This includes therapies like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell treatments.
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PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma): Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous plasma with a high concentration of platelets that release growth factors when activated at injury sites. These growth factors, such as TGF-β, PDGF, IGF-1, VEGF, EGF, and FGF, help repair tissues, promote vessel development, and activate cellular healing processes.
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MSC (Mesenchymal Stem Cells): Stem cells can differentiate into various specialized cells and produce growth factors and anti-inflammatory proteins that promote tissue healing and reduce inflammation. These properties make mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) a promising tool for tissue regeneration. MSCs, derived from bone marrow or fat, can be processed in the hospital and injected the same day (BMAC: bone marrow aspirate concentrate), or sent to a lab for expansion and storage, allowing for the cultivation of larger numbers of cells and their long-term banking.
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Prostride - Autologous Protein Solution (APS): APS is a treatment that concentrates the body's own anti-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors from concentrated plasma, white blood cells and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). It is designed to help reduce pain, limit cartilage damage and regulate inflammation. Pro-Stride® is the veterinary version of APS, used in horses, and has been studied in at least two scientific studies involving dogs.
