Differential effects of Losartan and Atorvastatin in partial and full thickness burn wounds.

Healing of burn wounds is often associated with scar formation due to excessive inflammation and delayed wound closure. To date, no effective treatment is available to prevent the fibrotic process. The Renin Angiotensin System (RAS) was shown to be involved in fibrosis in various organs. Statins (e....

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Main Authors: Johanneke J Akershoek, Katrien M Brouwer, Marcel Vlig, Bouke K H L Boekema, Rob H J Beelen, Esther Middelkoop, Magda M W Ulrich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5470692?pdf=render