Healing potential of Spirulina platensis for skin wounds by modulating bFGF, VEGF, TGF-ß1 and α-SMA genes expression targeting angiogenesis and scar tissue formation in the rat model

Healing potential of Spirulina platensis for skin wounds by modulating bFGF, VEGF, TGF-ß1 and α-SMA genes expression targeting angiogenesis and scar tissue formation in the rat model

Blue-green microalga Spirulina platensis (SP) gained more attention for its antioxidant and/or anti-inflammatory properties magnifying its beneficial effects as a feed additive and for cosmetic and biomedical applications. This study was performed to examine the impact of SP on the cutaneous wound a...

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Main Authors: Zizy I. Elbialy, Doaa H. Assar, Aml Abdelnaby, Samah Abu Asa, Ehab Y. Abdelhiee, Samar S. Ibrahim, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Rafa Almeer, Ayman Atiba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-05-01
Series:Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
Subjects:
Spirulina platensis
Wound healing
Burn healing, Histopathology
IHC
VEGF
BFGF
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332221001347

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