Nanotechnological approaches for treating fibrotic scars in deep partial thickness burns

• Main Author: Le, Dang-Troi
• Other Authors: Αντιμησιάρη, Σοφία
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Burns; Nanoparticles; Pirfenidone; Nanofibers; Εγκαύματα; Νανοσωματίδια; Νανοΐνες

Burn injury is a serious damage of skin and other tissues that can lead to severe morbidity and significant mortality. Pathological post-burn scarring can lead to severe functional impairment, psychological morbidity, and costly long-term healthcare [1, 2]. Pirfenidone (5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-[1H]-pyri...