• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.21-30
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• 2006

Alginate, a polymer of guluronic and mannuronic acid, is used as a scaffolding material in biomedical applications. The research was to produce highly-purified alginate from seaweeds and to evaluate the efficacy of alginate as dermal substrate. Our alginate purification method showed a production rate as high as 25%. The purified alginate contained little polyphenol contents and endotoxin, proteins. For study of wound healing, full thickness skin defects were made on the dorsal area of the animal models. And then alginate, fibroblast-growth-factor mixed alginate, alginate-collagen complex, vaseline gauze as control were applied on the wound, respectively, and were evaluated grossly and histopathologically. For biocompatibility test, alginate and alginate-collagen complex discs were implanted on the back of Sprague-Dawly rats. Four weeks after implantation, the animals were examined immunologically against alginate and collagen. Alginate and FGF-mixed alginate, alginate-collagen complex group showed statistically higher percentage of wound contraction and wound healing than control group(p<0.05). Alginate-collagen complex group and FGF-mixed alginate group showed statistically higher percentage of wound healing than alginate group. The experiment of biocompatibility and immunologic reaction against impanted alginate or collagen needs more investigation. Highly-purified alginate from seaweeds by our purification method, showed the effect of wound healing, and addition of FGF or collagen increases the alginate's wound healing effect. It shows the possibility of alginate as a dermal substrate.

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.22 no.9 s.184
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• pp.771-780
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• 1984

To observe the healing process of the gingival wound in diabetic condition, the author induced diabetes mellitus by intravascular injection of streptozotocin in rat tail vein and made fresh wound in rat mandibular posterior gingiva using scalpel. The healing processes of gingival wound were examined periodically by light microscopy. The results were as follows. 1) The healing was completed at second week in control group, but it delayed until fourth week in experimental group and the organization was persisted for first two weeks. 2) The inflamed gingiva of dibetic rat demonstrated scanty polymorphonuclear lerkocytic infiltration at the early stage of experiment, but it soon became numerous as in cotrol group and the lymphocytic infiltrations were same degree as in control group. 3) The tissue destruction was broader in the experimental group than in the control group. The epithelization was began at the early stage of healing and the epithelial attachment was reformed with the completion of the wound healing. 4) Loss of Sharpey's fibers and destruction of cementum and alveolar bone were observed with the inflammatroy reaction, but these were reformed with the completion of the wound healing.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• v.39 no.1
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• pp.55-58
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• 2009

Sodium polyacrylate based hydrogel patch was prepared and its wound healing efficacy in comparison with control groups was evaluated in thermal burn wound ($200^{\circ}C$, 10 sec burn) and excision wound rat model. Cytotoxicity of gamma irradiated (25 kGy) hydrogel patch was investigated in human fibroblasts and showed no significant cytotoxicity. Wound closure rates (H50%) in hydrogel patch group and BAND-$AID^{(R)}$ treated group were faster than that of control group (uncovered open wound). Hydrogel patch showed an enhancement in wound healing process.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.48 no.1
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• pp.55-59
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• 2004

A PVA-soft hydrogel, which is a semi-solid form in container, whereas after applying on the skin, it formed a thin layer within a few minutes. In this study, we prepared a novel type PVA-soft hydrogel containing 6-methyluracil as active drug, and the therapeutic value was characterized. To evaluate the therapeutic value of the PVA-soft hydrogel containing drug, various animal models, thermal burn model, incision & excision wound rat model were used. We also measured the wound size and breaking strength to calculate the wound healing extent after single or multiple administration. The wound size of soft hydrogel treated group decreased rapidly than that of control group after multiple dosing in excision wound model. And, the breaking strength of the soft hydrogel treated group was greater than that of control group in incision wound model.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• v.45 no.6
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• pp.504-511
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• 2018

Background Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) helps wound healing by stimulating angiogenesis, acting as a chemoattractant for endothelial cells, providing growth factors, and permitting a substrate for fibroblasts to attach. The current standard for using paste-type ADM (CG Paste) in wound healing is direct application over the wounds. The major concerns regarding this method are unpredictable separation from the wounds and absorption into negative-pressure wound therapy devices. This study aimed to investigate the effects of subcutaneous injection of paste-type ADM on wound healing in rats. Methods Full-thickness skin defects were created on the dorsal skin of rats. Eighteen rats were randomly divided into three groups and treated using different wound coverage methods: group A, with a saline dressing; group B, standard application of CG Paste; and group C, injection of CG Paste. On postoperative days 3, 5, 7, 10, and 14, the wound areas were analyzed morphologically. Histological and immunohistochemical tissue analyses were performed on postoperative days 3 and 7. Results Groups B and C had significantly less raw surface than group A on postoperative days 10 and 14. Collagen fiber deposition and microvessel density were significantly higher in group C than in groups A and B on postoperative days 3 and 7. Conclusions This study showed comparable effectiveness between subcutaneous injection and the conventional dressing method of paste-type ADM. Moreover, the injection of CG Paste led to improved wound healing quality through the accumulation of collagen fibers and an increase in microvessel density.

• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.37 no.6
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• pp.802-808
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• 2013

The purpose of this study was to develop an aloin-loaded wound dressing with an enhanced healing effect. The cross-linked hydrogel films were prepared with poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and carboxyl methyl cellulose (CMC) using a freeze-thawing (F-T) method. Their gel properties, release of drug, in vivo wound healing effect and histopathology were then evaluated. In the wound healing test, this aloin loaded PVA/CMC hydrogel showed faster healing of the wound made in rat dorsum than the aloin carbomer 934 gel or the control (carbomer 934 gel) due to phytochemical activity of aloin and moisture of CMC. In conclusion, the aloin-loaded wound dressing composed of 5% PVA, 5% CMC and 0.125% aloin is a potential wound dressing with enhanced wound healing effect.

• CELLMED
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.17.1-17.4
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• 2021

Episiotomy is the commonest obstetrics intervention in the world to reduce severe perineal injuries. Its prevalence is 43% to 100% in primiparous women in Asia. Further, worldwide approximately 10-95% of pregnant women undergo episiotomy incision during birth. Delay in wound healing probably increases the risk of wound infection, changes the muscular structure, and ultimately causes muscle tone loss. So, wound care is of specific significance to postnatal maternal outcomes. Hence, this case study aimed to evaluate the effect of Marham-i-Raal in episiotomy wound healing and pain relief. The study was conducted in eleven postpartum primi or multipara pregnant women aged between group 19 and 35 years with term gestational age, singleton pregnancy in a cephalic presentation who had a normal vaginal delivery with mediolateral episiotomy, without a perineal tear, and perineal hematoma. Externally, application of Marham-i-Raal 2g on episiotomy incisional wound, twice a day for 10 days was advised. Wound healing of episiotomy and pain intensity was assessed with REEDA ["redness, oedema, ecchymosis, discharge and approximation of the edges"] scoring and VAS scoring for pain intensity respectively. At one hour (baseline), the REEDA mean score of eleven patients was 3.90±1.04 whereas on day 7-10 it was 0.18±0.40 with statistically significant difference (p<0.001). The VAS mean score at one hour was 6.90±1.22 whereas on day 7-10 it was 0.72±0.78 with a statistically significant difference (p<0.001). Marham-i-Raal would be effective in episiotomy wound healing and reducing pain intensity. Further, randomized double-blind controlled trials in large sample size are recommended.

• Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.55-60
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• 1993

To investigate e effect of antimicrobial ointments on wound healing wound contraction was measured in rabbits with daily application of ointments. Full thickness skin defects(1cm$\times$1cm) were made in three different areas on the back. Percentage of wound contraction based on wound area measured on the day of surgery was calculate every other day until day 9. The percentages of wound contraction in saline and gentamycin solution-treated groups were 86.0% and 75.0%, respectively and higher than those in animicrobial ointments, especially gentamycin cream, silver sulfadiazine and madecasol ointments. It was suggested that the effect of antimicrobial ointments on wound healing were not superior to at of physiological saline in respect to wound contraction in rabbits.

• Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.198-206
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• 2003

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of polyphosphate on healing of skin wound in rabbits. Four skin wounds of 8mm in diameter were induced bilaterally(4 wounds/rabbit) on the dorsolateral aspect of the trunk of 15 male New Zealand white rabbits. Ten percent polyphosphate(poly P) type 25, 10% poly P type 35, 10% poly P type 25+10% poly P type 35 and 0.85% sterile saline solution were applied on the wound area and examined grossly and histopathologically. The rate of wound contraction and histopathological changes after poly P application on the skin wound were investigated. In gross findings, the wound contraction rates of 10% poly P 25 group were significantly decreased from day 2 to day 7 after operation than those of 0.85% sterile saline solution treated group (p < 0.01). Although the hemorrhage and inflammation were observed on days 3, 6 and 9 after operation in all groups, but in 10% poly P 25 was gradually decreased. Revascularization and reepithelialization were seen 3, 6 and 9 days after operation in all groups, especially in 10% poly P 25 was formed completely on 9 days. Fibroplasia were seen 3. 6 and 9 days after operation in all groups, especially in 10% poly P 25 was compact than other groups on 9 days. The results suggested that polyphosphate, especially 10% poly P 25 would be effective on healing of skin wound in rabbits through decrease of would contraction rate, increase of revascularization, reepithelialization and fibroplasia.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.87-100
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• 2003

The present studies have been designed to evaluate the effect of acute wound healing that frequency and intensity of pulsed ultrasound application in diabetic rat. Mild diabetes mellitus was induced in rat with 45 mg/kg streptozotocin. The results were analyzed and summarized as follows: 1. The rate of wound length on ultrasonic capacity in $1.0\;W/cm^2$ $SATA_i$ group was more significantly decreased than $0.5\;W/cm^2$ $SATA_i$ group. 2. In the histological change, the $1.0\;W/cm^2$ $SATA_i$ application group was more effective than $0.5\;W/cm^2$ $SATA_i$ group, decrease of inflammatory cell was significantly in several groups. From the conclusions above, in this study application of 3 MHz pulsed ultrasound in acute wound healing, $1.0\;W/cm^2$ $SATA_i$ capacity can be an effective way of promotion wound healing than $0.5\;W/cm^2$ $SATA_i$ capacity in diabetic rat.