Rats with a surgically divided medial collateral knee ligament were followed for up to 90 days, with treated groups compared against controls.
What the researchers measured
Ligament function, mechanical strength, gross appearance, and tissue structure under a microscope were assessed.
How to read this evidence
Researchers studied cells, isolated tissue, or animals. These experiments can help explain a mechanism, but do not establish benefits or safety in people. Human cells grown in a laboratory also belong in this category.
Results in context
Several repair measurements favored the treated animals in this model. A deliberately cut rat ligament is different from typical human sprains, and the results do not predict a person's recovery time.
What this does not establish
A surgically injured rat ligament does not establish healing or safety in people.
Publication & source
Why this paper is included
The compound is a named subject of the publication title.
Publication indexing
Journal Article
Indexed subjects
Administration, Oral · Animals · Collagen Type I · Collagen Type III · Contracture · Disease Models, Animal · Male · Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee · Motor Activity · Neutrophils · Peptide Fragments · Proteins · Rats · Rats, Wistar · Recovery of Function · Wound Healing
Source checked
October 4, 2026. Years follow journal issues; online-first dates may differ.