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JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE
卷 71, 期 -, 页码 S187-S193出版社
LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
DOI: 10.1097/TA.0b013e318225583c
关键词
Poly-N-acetyl glucosamine fibers; VAC; Wound healing; Diabetic mice
资金
- Marine Polymer Technologies, Inc., Danvers, MA
- Marine Polymers, Inc.
- Kinetic Concepts Inc. (KCI)
Background: Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) has become the preferred modality to treat many complex wounds but could be further improved by methods that minimize bleeding and facilitate wound epithelialization. Short fiber poly-N-acetyl glucosamine nanofibers (sNAG) are effective hemostatic agents that activate platelets and facilitate wound epithelialization. We hypothesized that sNAG used in combination with the VAC device could be synergistic in promoting wound healing while minimizing the risk of bleeding. Methods: Membranes consisting entirely of sNAG nanofibers were applied immediately to dorsal excisional wounds of db/db mice followed by application of the VAC device. Wound healing kinetics, angiogenesis, and wound-related growth factor expression were measured. Results: The application of sNAG membranes to wounds 24 hours before application of the VAC device was associated with a significant activation of wounds (expression of PDGF, TGF beta, EGF), superior granulation tissue formation rich in Collagen I as well as superior wound epithelialization (8.6% +/- 0.3% vs. 1.8% +/- 1.1% of initial wound size) and wound contraction. Conclusions: The application of sNAG fiber-containing membranes before the application of the polyurethane foam interface of VAC devices leads to superior healing in db/db mice and represents a promising wound healing adjunct that can also reduce the risk of bleeding complications.
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