TB-500 Accelerates Tendon Healing Through Enhanced Collagen Remodeling
Craven RJ, Xu LH, Weiner TM, et al.
American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2006 · n = 48
Key finding
TB-500 increased tendon tensile strength by 71% at week 4, enhanced Type I collagen deposition 4.3-fold, improved elasticity by 58%.
Summary
TB-500 enhanced tendon repair post-injury with improved collagen organization and mechanical properties.
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