New Compounds May Promote Scar-Free Wound Healing, Animal Study Finds

There is currently no drug that can prevent or reverse scar formation.
New Compounds May Promote Scar-Free Wound Healing, Animal Study Finds
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In a study published on Friday, researchers at Rutgers University have found that a molecule released by an intestinal parasite promotes wound healing in mice.

“We have developed a novel therapy for the treatment of skin wounds that favors regenerative wound healing over … scarring,” William Gause, director of the Center for Immunity and Inflammation at Rutgers University and the study’s lead author, said in the press release.
Marina Zhang
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Marina Zhang is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues. Marina holds a bachelor's degree in biomedicine from the University of Melbourne. Contact her at [email protected].