Wound healing properties of Epiphyllum oxypetalum (DC.) Haw. leaf extract in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice by topical application

Diabetic foot ulcer is a serious complication of diabetes, resulting from peripheral neuropathy, macrovascular and microvascular disease, impaired angiogenesis and chronic inflammation. Epiphyllum oxypetalum leaves have been proven to be efficacious in incision wound healing. This project aimed to evaluate the wound healing properties of topical application of Epiphyllum oxypetalum leaves in diabetic mice. Diabetes was induced using...