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Abstract Title:

Topical N-acetylcysteine improves wound healing comparable to dexpanthenol: an experimental study.

Abstract Source:

Int Surg. 2015 Apr ;100(4):656-61. Epub 2015 Jan 13. PMID: 25583306

Abstract Author(s):

Abdullah Oguz, Omer Uslukaya, Ulas Alabalık, Ahmet Turkoglu, Murat Kapan, Zubeyir Bozdag

Article Affiliation:

Abdullah Oguz

Abstract:

In this study, we aimed to compare the effects of dexpanthenol and N-acetylcysteine on wound healing. The wound healing process is a multifaceted sequence of activities associated with tissue restoration process. A number of investigations and clinical studies have been performed to determine new approaches for the improvement of wound healing. A total of 30 rats were divided into 3 equal groups. A linear 2-cm incision was made in the rats' skin. No treatment was administered in the first (control) group. Dexpanthenol cream was administered to the rats in the second group and 3% N-acetylcysteine cream was administered to the rats in the third group. The wound areas of all of the rats were measured on certain days. On the 21st day, all wounds were excised and histologically evaluated. The epithelialization and granulation rates between the groups were revealed to be similar in microscopic evaluations. Although the fibrosis was remarkable in the control group as compared with the other groups, it was similar in N-acetylcysteine and dexpanthenol groups. Angiogenesis rate was remarkable in the N-acetylcysteine group compared with the others. In multiple-comparison analysis, Dexpanthenol and N-acetylcysteine groups had similar results in terms of wound healing rates (P<0.05), which were both higher than in the control group (P>0.05). The efficacy of N-acetylcysteine in wound healing is comparable to dexpanthenol, and both substances can be used to improve wound healing.

Study Type : Animal Study

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