Wound healing through synergy of hyaluronan and an iodine complex

Hyaluronan, a glycosaminoglycan (GAG), is a polysaccharide found in many locations in the human body, such as eye, skin and soft tissue. It is also found in other mammals and bacteria. As a component of the extracellular matrix, its role in wound repair, among others, is that of providing a temporar...

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Published inJournal of wound care Vol. 20; no. 9; p. 424, 426, 428
Main Author Cutting, K F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.09.2011
Subjects
Animals
Anti-Infective Agents, Local - administration & dosage
Anti-Infective Agents, Local - pharmacology
Drug Combinations
Drug Synergism
Humans
Hyaluronic Acid - administration & dosage
Hyaluronic Acid - pharmacology
Iodine - administration & dosage
Iodine - pharmacology
Rats
Wound Healing - drug effects
Wounds and Injuries - drug therapy
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Summary:Hyaluronan, a glycosaminoglycan (GAG), is a polysaccharide found in many locations in the human body, such as eye, skin and soft tissue. It is also found in other mammals and bacteria. As a component of the extracellular matrix, its role in wound repair, among others, is that of providing a temporary structure to support new tissue formation. Harnessing the therapeutic action of hyaluronan into a topical application of proven clinical benefit has proved challenging. A new development in hyaluronan technology, comprising sodium hyaluronate and iodine complex, offers a novel approach in exploiting the benefits of hyaluronan and delivering real clinical benefits for a wide range of wound types.
ISSN:0969-0700
DOI:10.12968/jowc.2011.20.9.424