Licking your wounds: Scientists isolate compound in human saliva that speeds wound healing
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 11:14
in Health & Medicine
New research in the FASEB Journal raises expectorations for people with chronic wounds A report by scientists from The Netherlands published online in The FASEB Journal identifies a compound in human saliva that greatly speeds wound healing. This research may offer hope to people suffering from chronic wounds related to diabetes and other disorders, as well as traumatic injuries and burns. In addition, because the compounds can be mass produced, they have the potential to become as common as antibiotic creams and rubbing alcohol.
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