WOUND HEALING

  • André Laureano Interno do Internato Complementar de Dermatologia e Venereologia / Resident, Dermatology and Venereology
  • Ana Maria Rodrigues Assistente Hospitalar Graduada de Dermatologia e Venereologia / Graduated Consultant, Dermatology and Venereology Consulta de Úlcera de Perna, Serviço de Dermatologia e Venereologia, Hospital de Curry Cabral, Lisboa, Portugal

Abstract

Wound healing is a complex and coordinated process which involves the interaction between cells and many signaling systems. This process is basically divided into 3 phases: inflammation, proliferation and tissue remode- ling. The exact mechanism of chronic wounds remais unclear. Recent developments in molecular biology allowed the identification of many new molecules that provided new insights in chronic wound pathology and treatment. We discuss the mechanisms involved in wound healing, as well as recent developments in the field, providing a comprehensive overview on wound healing.

KEYWORDS – Wound Healing; Fibroblast Growth Factors; Extracellular Matrix; Integrins; Chronic Disease.

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Published
2011-09-28
How to Cite
Laureano, A., & Rodrigues, A. M. (2011). WOUND HEALING. Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology, 69(3), 355. https://doi.org/10.29021/spdv.69.3.71
Section
Continuous Medical Education