Recent Advances in the Use of Algal Polysaccharides for Skin Wound Healing
Abstract
Chronic skin wounds and pressure ulcers represent major health care problems in diabetic individuals, as well as patients who suffered a spinal cord injury. Current treatment methods are only partially effective and such wounds exhibit a high recurrence rate. Open wounds are at high risk of invasive wound infections, which can lead to amputation and further disability. An interdisciplinary approach is needed to develop new and more effective therapies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Aug 06, 2019
- Source ID
- 10.2174/1381612825666190521120051
Entities
People
- François Berthiaume
- Ileana Marrero-berrios
- Maciej Kabat
- Suneel Kumar
Organizations
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences
- New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research
- Rutgers University
- United States Department of Defense
- United States Department of Education