Silver nanoparticle loaded collagen/chitosan scaffolds promote wound healing via regulating fibroblast migration and macrophage activation

Abstract Treatment of full-thickness skin defects poses significant clinical challenges including risk of infection and severe scaring. Silver nanoparticle (NAg), an effective antimicrobial agent, has provided a promising therapeutic method for burn wounds. However, the detailed mechanism remains un...

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Main Authors: Chuangang You, Qiong Li, Xingang Wang, Pan Wu, Jon Kee Ho, Ronghua Jin, Liping Zhang, Huawei Shao, Chunmao Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-10481-0