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Curcumin nanoliposomes mitigate wound tissue inflammatory response caused by tooth extraction

Abstract Curcumin is a plant-derived compound with polypharmacological properties that are hampered by its poor solubility, fast degradation, etc. Wound closure complications that follow tooth extraction are numerous, and relatively frequently additional treatment is needed to prevent unwanted process ch...

Aloe vera and wound healing: a brief review

Abstract Aloe vera possesses a great therapeutic importance in traditional medicine. It has attracted the attention of modern medical fields due to its wide pharmacological applications. The bioactive substances in Aloe vera proved to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral prop...

Rehabilitation therapy with insulin-like growth factor after acute skeletal muscle injury

Rev. bras. med. esporte; 27 (3), 2021
ABSTRACT Introduction Skeletal muscle injuries account for 10% to 50% of treadmill sports injuries. Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) is a family of polypeptides with both insulin-like anabolic and growth-promoting effects. Sports play a vital role in the recovery of skeletal muscle injuries. Objective...

The action of subconjunctival cyclophosphamide in rabbits

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 80 (1), 2021
ABSTRACT Objective: To observe clinically, in rabbits, the side effects of topical injection of subconjunctival cyclophosphamide, studying its role as an antifibrotic drug. Methods: Prospective study in 20 albino rabbits of New Zealand race. All rabbits were treated with cyclophosphamide, 10mg/ml in a ...

Healing effects of natural latex serum 1% from Hevea brasiliensis in an experimental skin abrasion wound model

An. bras. dermatol; 95 (4), 2020
Abstract Background Dermabrasion is related with mechanical and surgical traumas on the skin; usually topical antiseptics and/or saline have been used for healing. Natural products for wound healing can also be used for abrasions, such as latex from Hevea brasiliensis. Objective This study aimed to eva...

Wound healing effect of Pistacia lentiscus L. seed oil: confirmation of its uses in Mediterranean traditional medicine

In order to evaluate the potential of this formulation (P. lentiscus L. oil-based ointment) to heal wounds, experimental wounds were done on guinea pigs and efficiency was comparatively assessed against a reference ointment, Cicaderma®. Wound contraction was performed on days 5, 10 and 15. Tissue sectio...

Reparación de lesiones musculares por incisión quirúrgica coadyuvada con una formulación basada en miel nativa (Ulmoplus®): estudio experimental en modelo animal de conejo (Pryctolagus cuniculus)

Int. j. morphol; 38 (2), 2020
Para promover la reparación y regeneración muscular, se han desarrollado diferentes estrategias, sin embargo, aún no existe un tratamiento único aceptado. Investigaciones relacionan los efectos terapéuticos de la miel en el proceso de cicatrización de heridas de diversas etiologías. Considerando l...

Enhancement of cellular activity in hyperglycemic mice dermal wounds dressed with chitosan-alginate membranes

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 53 (1), 2020
The use of specially designed wound dressings could be an important alternative to facilitate the healing process of wounds in the hyperglycemic state. Biocompatible dressings combining chitosan and alginate can speed up wound healing by modulating the inflammatory phase, stimulating fibroblast prolifera...

Efeito da estimulação elétrica no processo de reparação de tecido mole no palato: estudo em camundongos

A estimulação elétrica (EE) tem sido usada no tratamento de lesões crônicas apresentando resultados favoráveis no fechamento da lesão cutânea entre outras aplicações clínicas. No entanto, a literatura carece de estudos avaliando se os efeitos da EE no fechamento da lesão oral. Diante disso, t...

Effect of low intensity photobiomodulation associated with norbixin-based poly (hydroxybutyrate) membrane on post-tenotomy tendon repair. In vivo study

Acta cir. bras; 35 (3), 2020
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the in vivo response of photobiomodulation therapy associated with norbixin-based poly(hydroxybutyrate) membrane (PHB) in tenotomized calcaneal tendon. Methods: Thirty rats were randomly allocated to six groups (n=5 each): LED groups (L1, L2 and L3) and membrane + LED grou...