Low-power laser has been studied and applied as an auxiliary tool in wound healing. However, as it is a therapy with several variables to be controlled, there is great difficulty in establishing protocols and comparing its efficacy. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the use of low-power laser in fixed and crescent doses in the healing of skin wounds in rats.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPolymeric membranes are a viable and sustainable option for the biotechnology industry from an economic and environmental point of view. In this study, we evaluated tissue response and tolerance to the implantation of a polymeric membrane prepared with cashew gum polysaccharide (CGP) associated with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The objective was to characterize the biocompatibility of the CGP/PVA membrane in vivo.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this work was to prepare chitosan nanoparticles containing insulin and to evaluate its therapeutic activity during wound healing in diabetic rats. The hypothesis that guided this study was that the combination of insulin within chitosan nanoparticles could stimulate the signaling pathway for wound healing. The chitosan nanoparticles were prepared by the ionotropic gelation method presenting average size of 183.
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