correlational
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The peptides increased levels of a growth factor (TGF-β1) in the skin wounds after two weeks, which helps in tissue repair and collagen production.
Scientific Claim
Oral administration of marine collagen peptides at 1.125 g/kg body weight in rats following cesarean section is associated with higher TGF-β1 expression in skin wound tissue at 14 and 21 days post-surgery compared to vehicle control.
Original Statement
“In skin wound tissue, TGF-β1 expression was significantly higher in the MCP-treated groups than in the vehicle-treated group at Days 14 and 21 post-caesarean (p<0.05);”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The study design supports correlational claims, and the use of 'associated with' appropriately reflects the associative nature of the findings without implying causation.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found