Triterpenes for Well-Balanced Scar Formation in Superficial Wounds

Triterpenes for Well-Balanced Scar Formation in Superficial Wounds

Triterpenes are demonstrably effective for accelerating re-epithelialisation of wounds and known to improve scar formation for superficial lesions. Among the variety of triterpenes, betuline is of particular medical interest. Topical betuline gel (TBG) received drug approval in 2016 from the Europea...

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Main Authors: Stefan Kindler, Matthias Schuster, Christian Seebauer, Rico Rutkowski, Anna Hauschild, Fred Podmelle, Camilla Metelmann, Bibiana Metelmann, Charlotte Müller-Debus, Hans-Robert Metelmann, Isabella Metelmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
triterpene
topical betuline gel
acceleration of healing
wound care
scar formation
aesthetic benefit
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/9/1129

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