Epidermal growth factor-containing wound closure enhances wound healing in non-diabetic and diabetic rats.

Dogan, S.; Demirer, S.; Kepenekci, I.; Erkek, AYHAN; KIZILTAY, AYSEL; HASIRCI, NESRİN; Muftuoglu, S.; Nazikoglu, A.; Renda, N.; Dincer, U.; ELHAN, ATİLLA; Kuterdem, E.

doi:10.1111/j.1742-481x.2009.00584.x

Epidermal growth factor-containing wound closure enhances wound healing in non-diabetic and diabetic rats.

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Dogan S., Demirer S., Kepenekci I., Erkek B., KIZILTAY A., HASIRCI N., ...More

International wound journal, vol.6, no.2, pp.107-15, 2009 (Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 6 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2009
Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1742-481x.2009.00584.x
Journal Name: International wound journal
Journal Indexes: Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.107-15
Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, Epidermal growth factor, Hydroxyproline content, Tensile strength, Wound healing
Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: This study was designed to elucidate the in vivo efficacy of epidermal growth factor (EGF) on wound healing in non diabetic and diabetic rats.