Nanoscale particle therapies for wounds and ulcers.
'Small is beautiful' - this should be the slogan of nanoscientists. Indeed, working with particles less than 100 nm in size, nanotechnology is on the verge of providing a host of new materials and approaches, revolutionizing applied medicine. The obvious potential of nanotechnology has attracted considerable investment from governments and industry hoping to drive its economic development. Several areas of medical care already benefit from the advantages that nanotechnology provides and its application in wound healing will be reviewed in this article.
Department of Histology, Microbiology & Biomedical Technologies, University of Padova, Viale G. Colombo 3, 35131 Padova, Italy.
Roberta
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Cortivo
Vincenzo
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Vindigni
Laura
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Iacobellis
Giovanni
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Abatangelo
Paolo
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Pinton
Barbara
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Zavan
D006801:Humans; D053758:Nanoparticles; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012834:Silver; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*
D009569:Nitric Oxide; D012834:Silver