Hyaluronic Acid: A Key Ingredient in the Therapy of Inflammation

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Marinho, A (Author) Other; Nunes, C (Author) Other; Salette Reis (Author) FFUP

Journal

Title: Biomolecules

Vol. 14

Final page: 1518

ISSN: 2218-273X

Publisher: MDPI

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Authenticus ID: P-00V-JFX

DOI: 10.3390/biom11101518

Abstract (EN): Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural polymer, produced endogenously by the human body, which has unique physicochemical and biological properties, exhibiting desirable biocompatibility and biodegradability. Therefore, it has been widely studied for possible applications in the area of inflammatory diseases. Although exogenous HA has been described as unable to restore or replace the properties and activities of endogenous HA, it can still provide satisfactory pain relief. This review aims to discuss the advances that have been achieved in the treatment of inflammatory diseases using hyaluronic acid as a key ingredient, essentially focusing on studies carried out between the years 2017 and 2021.</p>

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 34