Nanotechnology-Driven Therapeutic Interventions in Wound Healing: Potential Uses and Applications

The chronic nature and associated complications of nonhealing wounds have led to the emergence of nanotechnology-based therapies that aim at facilitating the healing process and ultimately repairing the injured tissue. A number of engineered nanotechnologies have been proposed demonstrating unique properties and multiple functions that address specific problems associated with wound repair mechanisms. In this outlook, we highlight the most recently developed nanotechnology-based therapeutic agents and assess the viability and efficacy of each treatment, with emphasis on chronic cutaneous wounds. Herein we explore the unmet needs and future directions of current technologies, while discussing promising…

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  National Institute of Nursing Research

  Awards: NR015649, NR013881
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  National Institute of General Medical Sciences

  Award: R01GM047915
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  National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

  Award: R21AI124058-01
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  National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

  Award: DK098055