Platelet Rich Plasma: New Insights for Cutaneous Wound Healing Management

Author: Chicharro-Alcántara Deborah   Rubio-Zaragoza Mónica   Damiá-Giménez Elena   Carrillo-Poveda José M.   Cuervo-Serrato Belén   Peláez-Gorrea Pau   Sopena-Juncosa Joaquín J.  

Publisher: MDPI

E-ISSN: 2079-4983|9|1|10-10

ISSN: 2079-4983

Source: Journal of Functional Biomaterials, Vol.9, Iss.1, 2018-01, pp. : 10-10

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Abstract

The overall increase of chronic degenerative diseases associated with ageing makes wound care a tremendous socioeconomic burden. Thus, there is a growing need to develop novel wound healing therapies to improve cutaneous wound healing. The use of regenerative therapies is becoming increasingly popular due to the low-invasive procedures needed to apply them. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is gaining interest due to its potential to stimulate and accelerate the wound healing process. The cytokines and growth factors forming PRP play a crucial role in the healing process. This article reviews the emerging field of skin wound regenerative therapies with particular emphasis on PRP and the role of growth factors in the wound healing process.

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