background: prp (platelet-rich plasma) is a biological product that has shown significant therapeutic results compared to synthetic drugs and some traditional methods. the advantages of this method include: prp, compared to other biological materials, is easily prepared in clinic and the safety is high as well. objectives: we aimed to investigate the evaluation of histomorphometric properties a...

BACKGROUND Platelet-rich plasma is a fraction of plasma in which platelets are concentrated. It is reported to represent a source of multiple growth factors that promote tissue repair. In anticipation of the eventual testing of platelet-rich plasma in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-deficient patients, we examined the effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma on human ACL cell function in vitr...

STUDY DESIGN In vitro assessment of the effects of platelet-rich plasma on the extracellular matrix metabolism of porcine intervertebral disc cells. OBJECTIVES To determine whether platelet-rich plasma is effective in stimulating cell proliferation and extracellular matrix metabolism by porcine disc cells cultured in alginate beads. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Platelet-rich plasma is used to...

BACKGROUND Flap necrosis remains a major complication of reconstructive surgery. To improve skin flap survival, various treatments with vasodilators, antiplatelet drugs, or the local administration of growth factors have been performed. However, the sufficient prevention of skin necrosis is not well established. Platelet-rich plasma has been used as an autologous factor and includes various gro...

a functional treatment for skeletal damages in orthopedic and oral maxillofacial surgeries is required. platelet growth factors such as platelet derived growth factor (pdgf), bone morphogenic factor (bmp), transferring growth factor-β (tgf-β) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (igf-1) proceed wound healing and bone regeneration. in the present study we focused on the effect of platelet rich plasm...

BACKGROUND Demineralized bone matrix is an osteoinductive and osteoconductive material that is often used in orthopaedic surgery to induce bone formation. Autologous platelet-rich plasma, which contains proliferative and chemoattractant growth factors, has been used as a demineralized bone matrix adjuvant with mixed results. One variable during clinical use appears to be whether the platelet-ri...

CONTEXT Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may affect soft tissue healing via growth factors released after platelet degranulation. Because of this potential benefit, clinicians have begun to inject PRP for the treatment of tendon, ligament, muscle, and cartilage injuries and early osteoarthritis. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION A PubMed search was performed for studies relating to PRP, growth factors, and soft...