title: Wound healing through synergy of hyaluronan and an iodine complex.
abstract: Hyaluronan, a glycosaminoglycan (GAG), is a polysaccharide found in many locations in the human body, such as eye, skin and soft tissue. It is also found in other mammals and bacteria. As a component of the extracellular matrix, its role in wound repair, among others, is that of providing a temporary structure to support new tissue formation. Harnessing the therapeutic action of hyaluronan into a topical application of proven clinical benefit has proved challenging. A new development in hyaluronan technology, comprising sodium hyaluronate and iodine complex, offers a novel approach in exploiting the benefits of hyaluronan and delivering real clinical benefits for a wide range of wound types.
authors: Buckinghamshire New University, Uxbridge, UK. kc@perfectus-medical.com
authors: K F
authors: KF
authors: Cutting
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004357:Drug Synergism; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology; D007455:Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology; D051381:Rats; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; D007455:Iodine