Within the first two weeks, the peptides boosted levels of bFGF, a growth factor that helps skin cells multiply and repair the wound.

Scientific Claim

Oral administration of marine collagen peptides at 1.125 g/kg body weight in rats following cesarean section is associated with higher bFGF expression in skin wound tissue at 7 and 14 days post-surgery compared to vehicle control.

Original Statement

“bFGF expression was significantly higher in the MCP-treated groups than in the vehicle-treated group at Days 7 and 14 post-caesarean (p<0.05);”

From study:Oral administration of marine collagen peptides prepared from chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) improves wound healing following cesarean section in rats

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)

Oral administration of marine collagen peptides prepared from chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) improves wound healing following cesarean section in rats

Randomized Controlled Trial

Animal

2015

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Oral administration of marine collagen peptides prepared from chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) improves wound healing following cesarean section in rats

Score: 15

DOI: 10.3402/fnr.v59.26411

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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.

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After two weeks, the skin wounds of rats given the peptides had more collagen, which is the main structural protein needed for strong healing.

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The peptides helped form more blood vessels in the skin wounds of rats within a week, which is important for delivering nutrients to heal the wound.

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Rats given a specific dose of salmon collagen peptides after C-section surgery healed faster with stronger skin wounds compared to rats not given the peptides.

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Rats given the peptides had more hydroxyproline in their skin wounds, which is a key component of collagen and helps in tissue repair.

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