Animal StudyPubMed ID: 22931452·2012

BPC-157 Accelerates Tendon Healing in Achilles Tenotomy Model

Sikiric P, Seiwerth S, Mise S, et al.

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2012 · n = 45

Key finding

BPC-157 treated group showed 67% greater tensile strength at day 21 compared to controls (p<0.001), with enhanced collagen deposition and neovascularization.

Summary

Subcutaneous BPC-157 administration significantly accelerated tendon healing in rat Achilles tenotomy model with improved biomechanical properties.

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