Scientists at Kowa Company Ltd., Pharmaceutical Division report research in life sciences

A report, "Mixture of sugar and povidone--iodine stimulates wound healing by activating keratinocytes and fibroblast functions," is newly published data in Archives for Dermatological Research Archiv Fur Dermatologische Forschung. "The topical application of a mixture of sugar and povidone--iodine (PI) has been reported to accelerate the healing of cutaneous wounds and ulcers by promoting re-epithelialization and granulation tissue formation as well as having an anti-microbial effect. To clarify the mechanisms accounting for the efficacy of a 70% sugar and 3% PI paste (U-PASTAtrade mark) (SP), various keratinocytes and fibroblasts functions, including proliferation, collagen synthesis,...

Want to see the full article?

• Purchase this article for only $3.00