Effect of astaxanthin on cutaneous wound healing

• Published in: Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology Vol. 10; pp. 259 - 265
• Main Authors: Meephansan, Jitlada, Rungjang, Atiya, Yingmema, Werayut, Deenonpoe, Raksawan, Ponnikorn, Saranyoo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Zealand Dove Medical Press Limited 01.01.2017; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Dove Medical Press
• Subjects: Angiogenesis; antioxidant; Antioxidants; Astaxanthin; Biopsy; Blood clots; Carotenoids; Cell adhesion & migration; Cytokines; Dermatology; Enzyme regulation; Fibroblasts; Growth factors; Health aspects; Histopathology; Laboratory animals; Methods; Neutrophils; Original Research; Oxidative stress; Reactive oxygen species; Wound healing; Thailand; antioxidant; wound healing; reactive oxygen species; astaxanthin

Wound healing consists of a complex series of convoluted processes which involve renewal of the skin after injury. ROS are involved in all phases of wound healing. A balance between oxidative and antioxidative forces is necessary for a favorable healing outcome. Astaxanthin, a member of the xanthoph...