Regenerative therapies for horses
– stem cells, PRP, and ILA-1

A modern approach to treating sport and recreational horses

 

Orthopedic injuries, joint degeneration, and chronic inflammation are among the most common health problems in horses. Modern veterinary medicine is increasingly turning to biological therapies—mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and ILA-1 protein—which support the body's natural regenerative processes and avoid long-term pharmacological treatment.

 

Range of therapies for horses – quick link to subpages

― Choroba zwyrodnieniowa stawów u koni (osteoartroza)

― Uszkodzenia ścięgien i więzadeł u koni – PRP i MSC

― Uszkodzenia chrząstki stawowej u koni

― Przewlekłe rany i owrzodzenia u koni

― Hot spot (zapalenia skórne) u koni

How it works

  • MSC (Mesenchymal Stem Cells) – differentiate into chondrocytes and osteoblasts, support tissue regeneration, modulate the immune response, and reduce inflammation. 
  • PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) – source of growth factors that stimulate the regeneration of soft and bone tissue 
  • ILA-1 (Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist) – naturalny inhibitor interleukiny-1, blokujący kaskadę zapalną i zmniejszający ból stawowy.  

Clinical benefits:

  • faster return of the horse to training,
  • lower risk of injury recurrence,
  • reduction of pain and inflammation,
  • no side effects typical of steroids,
  • improvement in athletic performance and quality of life of the horse.

Scientific publications confirming effectiveness

Research conducted by the Sanford Biotech team and partner centers (Lublin University of Life Sciences, UWM, University of Maryland, Polish Academy of Sciences) confirms the effectiveness of MSC and PRP therapies in large animals.

Publications of  Sanford Biotech