[The use of collagen in the cicatrization of wounds].
The authors review the use of collagen in the cicatrization of wounds, analyzing what this process consists of and what its regeneration and reparation phases are. The authors also summarize some fundamental biological aspects collagen has, their functions in hemostasia and in cicatrization; they develop the use of heterologous collagen in the cicatrization process. Expressive illustrations and a selection of bibliographical references accompany this article.
Torra i Bou
J E
JE
Unidad Interdisciplinaria de Heridas Crónicas del Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa, Terrassa, Barcelona.
Casaroli-Marano
R P
RP
Martínez Cuervo
F
F
Reina
M
M
Soldevilla Agreda
J J
JJ
Vilaró
S
S
D002921:Cicatrix / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy*
D003094:Collagen