Purpose: Platelets, which contain many growth factors, such as platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and transforming growth factor-[beta] (TGF-[beta]), can be obtained in high concentrations by centrifugal separation and are being…
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is used as a source of growth factors to stimulate and accelerate bone formation and soft tissue healing. The use of PRP in bone regeneration, both around…
Objective The aim of this article is to discuss a protocol for obtaining platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and evaluate which factors, derived from its preparation method and from whole blood, modify…
Circulation-derived cells play a crucial role in the healing processes of tissue. In early phases of tendon healing processes, circulation-derived cells temporarily exist in the wounded area to initiate the…