Researchers have identified several of the cellular events associated with wound healing.
Platelets, neutrophils, macrophages, and fibroblasts primarily contribute to the process. They …

Most practicing sports medicine clinicians refer to the concept of “inflammation” many times
a day when diagnosing and treating acute and overuse injuries. What is meant by this term …

Platelet-derived growth factors (PDGFs) are basic proteins stored in the α granules of
platelets. PDGFs and their receptors (PDGFRs) are widely expressed in platelets …

Recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) stimulates the proliferation and
migration of epithelial cells in human cell culture systems and animal models of partial …

Short sequences of amino acids called peptides have a wide range of biological functions
and the potential to treat a number of diseases. Bioactive peptides can be derived from …

Skin wound healing is a continuous and complex process affected by many factors. Growth
factors play an important role in the process of wound healing. Local application of growth …

Growth factors are essential for wound healing owing to their multiple reparative effects.
Concentrated growth factor (CGF) is a third‐generation platelet extract containing various …

Sulfur mustard is an alkylating chemical warfare agent that primarily affects the eyes, skin,
and airways. Sulfur mustard injuries can take several months to heal, necessitate lengthy …

Wound healing is considered to be particularly important after surgical procedures, and the
most important wounds related to surgical procedures are incisional, excisional, and punch …

Autogenous fat grafting is widely used for the correction of soft tissue contour deformity.
However, the high absorption rate results in the need for overcorrection, and graft longevity …