Open AccessThe Potency of Wound Healing of Nanogel-containing Mikania micrantha Leaves Extract in Hyperglycemic Rats
Author(s) -
Imam Bagus Sumantri,
Ismayadi,
Lolyta Fitri Mustanti
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pharmaceutical nanotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.486
H-Index - 7
eISSN - 2211-7393
pISSN - 2211-7385
DOI - 10.2174/2211738509666211209164105
Subject(s) - wound healing , staphylococcus aureus , nanogel , antibacterial activity , potency , chemistry , traditional medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , medicine , pharmacology , bacteria , biology , surgery , biochemistry , in vitro , drug delivery , genetics , organic chemistry
Mikania micrantha has been traditionally used for wound dressings and to promote the healing of sores. This is due to the content of alkaloids and terpenoids/steroids compounds. Hyperglycemia is a good medium for bacterial growth that inhibits the wound healing process.