Exogenous Nitric Oxide Plays Important Roles in Wound Healing and has an Antibacterial Effect
International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Physiology
Abstract
Background and Aim: While air plasma has been widely used in biomedical or clinical applications, nitric oxide produced with plasma is thought to play important roles and be significant in biological activities. Our aim is to elucidate the role of exogenous nitric oxide in wound healing and antibacterial effect. Methods: 140 Wistar rats weighing 180 to 230 g were used. They were injured and irradiated by NO-containing plasma. Results: Wound healing was promoted in case of NO-containing plasma therapy. Conclusion: Exogenous nitric oxide prompts wound healing and has an antibacterial effect.
Keywords
- Nitric oxide
- Exogenous nitric oxide
- Wound healing
- Antibacterial effect
- Plasma therapy
- Experimental model
