Original paper

Healing enhancement of diabetic wounds by locally infiltrated epidermal growth factor is associated with systemic oxidative stress reduction

Volume: 14, Issue: 1, Pages: 214 - 225
Published: Mar 22, 2016
Abstract
The diabetic foot ulcer ( DFU ) is the leading cause of lower extremity amputation worldwide and is directly associated with comorbidity, disability and mortality. Oxidative stress mechanisms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of these wounds. Intra‐lesional infiltration of epidermal growth factor has emerged as a potential therapeutic alternative to allow for physiological benefit while avoiding the proteolytic environment at the centre...
Paper Details
Title
Healing enhancement of diabetic wounds by locally infiltrated epidermal growth factor is associated with systemic oxidative stress reduction
Published Date
Mar 22, 2016
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
214 - 225
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