Silk based matrices as wound dressings and bioartificial skin graft

Abstract

The skin also known as protective barrier is the largest organ of our body that defends the body against external environment pathogens and mechanical disturbances Cutaneous wounds often caused by trauma or wound chronicity impose a great threat because such wounds lose the ability of self repair and may lead to substantial organ failure in the absence of surgical interventions To tackle this pressing health problem we developed pro regenerative matrices using cost effective approaches...