| Literature DB >> 23233823 |
O Kritikos1, M Tsagarakis, D Tsoutsos, C Kittas, V Gorgoulis, A Papalois, A Giannopoulos, G Kakiopoulos, O Papadopoulos.
Abstract
This is an experimental study regarding the positive effect of recombinant human activated protein C (rhAPC) in the healing process of partial-thickness burns, in comparison to antithrombin III and heparin. On a porcine model we induced superficial partial-thickness and deep partial-thickness burns and performed intravenous administration of the elements of study during the first 48 h. The progress of the condition of the injured tissues was evaluated by histopathological examination at specific time intervals. The results showed an improved healing response of the specimens treated with rhAPC compared to those treated with antithrombin III, heparin, and placebo.Entities:
Keywords: burns; healing; recombinant human activated protein C (rhAPC)
Year: 2012 PMID: 23233823 PMCID: PMC3506209
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Burns Fire Disasters ISSN: 1592-9558