Wound healing
US5487899A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/41
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention describes a composition derived from the Aloe plant which when used as an adjuvant for the healing of wounds exhibits increased anti-inflammatory and wound healing activity. The composition, an Aloe vera mucilage at approximately a 1:1 ratio, preferably with Aloe pulp fibers, increased open wound healing activity and increased wound tensile strength by 131% over controls.
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