Open AccessRecent Advances in the Use of Algal Polysaccharides for Skin Wound Healing
Author(s) -
Suneel Kumar,
Ileana Marrero-Berríos,
Maciej Kabat,
François Berthiaume
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
current pharmaceutical design
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.69
H-Index - 159
eISSN - 1873-4286
pISSN - 1381-6128
DOI - 10.2174/1381612825666190521120051
Subject(s) - medicine , wound healing , diabetic ulcers , wound care , amputation , biocompatibility , wound dressing , intensive care medicine , surgery , diabetic foot , diabetes mellitus , chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , composite material , endocrinology
Chronic skin wounds and pressure ulcers represent major health care problems in diabetic individuals, as well as patients who suffered a spinal cord injury. Current treatment methods are only partially effective and such wounds exhibit a high recurrence rate. Open wounds are at high risk of invasive wound infections, which can lead to amputation and further disability. An interdisciplinary approach is needed to develop new and more effective therapies.