Nanotechnology-Based Dressings for Wound Management

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2022

Authors

Ataide, JA (Author) Other; Zanchetta, B (Author) Other; Santos, EM (Author) Other; Fava, ALM (Author) Other; Alves, TFR (Author) Other; Cefali, LC (Author) Other; Chaud, MV (Author) Other; Oliveira-Nascimento, L (Author) Other; Souto, EB (Author) FFUP; Mazzola, PG (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Pharmaceuticals

Vol. 15

Final page: 1286

ISSN: 1424-8247

Publisher: MDPI

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Health sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00X-D84

DOI: 10.3390/ph15101286

Abstract (EN): Wound healing is known to be a complicated and intricate process and commonly classified as chronic or acute. Patients with chronic wounds are of public health concern, and require more attention onto skin lesions, including atopic dermatitis. Despite being a natural process, healing can be impaired by existing chronic de diseases such as diabetes, for example. Recently, wound dressings based in nanotechnology systems have emerged as a viable option to improve the healing process. Current advances in nanotechnology-based systems to release growth factors and bioactive agents represent a great opportunity to develop new therapies for wound treatments. It is essential that healthcare professionals understand the key processes involved in the healing cascade, to maximize care with these patients and minimize the undesirable outcomes of non-healing wounds. Therefore, this review aims to summarize the healing process phases and provide a general overview of dressings based in nanotechnology using biomaterials for the release of active agents in wound site.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 16