title: Cutaneous wound healing in space.
abstract: With the expected increase in extended-length space exploration missions and the establishment of permanent space stations, there is an increased chance of cutaneous injury occurring in astronauts due to trauma or unexpected emergency surgery. Will these wounds heal properly in space? This question remains unanswered. Several basic areas of the wound healing process need to be investigated through controlled scientific studies on spaceflights.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Sears
authors.forename: Z E
authors.initials: ZE
authors.lastname: Argenyi
mesh_terms: D003094:Collagen / Q000502:physiology; D005353:Fibronectins / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008264:Macrophages / Q000502:physiology; D012106:Research / Q000592:standards; D013026:Space Flight; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D005353:Fibronectins; D003094:Collagen