title: A prospective analysis of the role of silicon in wound care.
abstract: Silicon is an important micronutrient associated with the development of bone and connective tissue. This article discusses the properties of silicon, its absorption in the human body and its current and potential use in wound management.
authors.affiliation: Imperial College Faculty of Medicine, London, UK. a.lansdown@imperial.ac.uk
authors.forename: A B G
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Lansdown
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D001458:Bandages; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012825:Silicon / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000502:physiology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012869:Skin Absorption; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D005782:Gels; D014131:Trace Elements; D012825:Silicon