Zinc in Wound Healing Modulation

Title	Zinc in Wound Healing Modulation
Authors	Pei-Hui Lin, Matthew Sermersheim, Haichang Li, Peter H. U. Lee, Steven M. Steinberg, Jianjie Ma
Magazine	Nutrients
Date	12/24/2017
DOI	10.3390/nu10010016
Introduction	Wound care incurs significant healthcare costs, particularly when treating burns, surgical, trauma, diabetic ulcers, and skin wounds. Current treatments focus on care rather than healing. Effective wound repair follows steps: coagulation, inflammation, angiogenesis, tissue formation, and matrix remodelling. Zinc, a crucial trace micronutrient, supports cell membrane repair, proliferation, growth, and immune function. Deficiency can cause skin lesions, growth issues, immune dysfunction, and hindered healing. This study examines zinc's cellular and molecular roles in wound repair, aiming to improve clinical management.
Quote	Pei-Hui Lin, Matthew Sermersheim and Haichang Li et al. Zinc in Wound Healing Modulation. Nutrients. 2017. Vol. 10(1). DOI: 10.3390/nu10010016
Element	Zinc (Zn)
Industry	Medical Devices