| Literature DB >> 11344978 |
V J Mandracchia1, S M Sanders, J A Frerichs.
Abstract
Chronic, nonhealing wounds have plagued health care practitioners for decades. New research and technology have allowed the wound healing process to be understood at a cellular and molecular level, including the vital role of growth factors. This article discusses the effects of platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB) on the wound healing process, emphasizing the inflammatory stage of wound healing and principles of wound care. Preclinical and clinical studies evaluating recombinant human PDGF-BB (rhPDGF-BB) (becaplermin gel) also are discussed. Lastly, the results of a retrospective analysis evaluating the use of rhPDGF-BB at Broadlawns Medical Center (Des Moines, IA) are presented.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11344978
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Podiatr Med Surg ISSN: 0891-8422 Impact factor: 1.231