Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine is the emerging branch of medicine that is aimed at regenerating or replacing damaged cells or tissue. It relies on the body’s innate abilities to heal injuries, reduce inflammation and ease pain rather than drugs and medications.
IRAP
IRAP (interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein) is a type of ACS that is most commonly used for acute and chronic joint disease. Blood is drawn on the farm, and incubated and processed in our lab. Medical grade glass beads stimulate the production of the anti-inflammatory IRAP molecule and other growth factors.
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet rich plasma is the horse’s own blood, collected at the farm and processed in house to be highly concentrated in platelets. PRP is most commonly injected into a tendon or ligament injury using ultrasound guidance. After injection, the platelets release their growth factor packed granules to help stimulate healing.
https://www.dechra-us.com/our-products/us/equine/horse/prescription/osteokine-prp-device
Alpha-2-EQ
This orthobiologic therapy is an extraordinary advancement in equine lameness and osteoarthritis science, resulting from years of research to unlock the healing powers of Alpha-2 Macroglobulin (α2M), a naturally occurring molecule in the horse’s bloodstream.
This incredible molecule is the body’s natural defense against cartilage breakdown, joint pain, and inflammation.
Unfortunately, this α2M molecule is too large to enter the joint or disc space in large enough quantities to be effective. It’s there, but it can’t get to the site that needs relief. The solution? Astaria Global has patented the first and only AlphaActive™ Concentration Process that isolates and concentrates the Alpha-2 Macroglobulin molecule for use in joint therapy. This process is specifically designed for inflammation and degeneration of joints in horses by concentrating the healing power of α2M in the highest level available on the market today.
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Stem Cells
Stem cells are cells that are able to divide and differentiate into any type of cell. Stem cells are most often used for tendon, ligament and joint injuries. Stem cells can be derived from bone marrow, fat or blood.
Amnion Derived Products
Amnion is the thin white layer between a placenta and a fetus. When the foal is born, the amnion is collected and processed by AniCell BioTech into various products. The products are rich in growth factors and stem cells, and are used to speed and improve healing of wounds and injuries.