New Findings Reported from Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) Describe Advances in Drugs and Therapies [Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) in Wound Healing: Harnessing A Dual Edged Sword].

A new report from the Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research in Chennai, India discusses the use of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) in wound healing. Chronic wounds can have severe consequences if left untreated, such as sepsis, gangrene, and amputation. The current treatment options have limitations, such as multi-drug resistance and tissue toxicity. Cold plasma, which consists of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, has shown promise in wound healing by targeting bacterial inactivation and promoting tissue repair. The report summarizes the characteristics of cold plasma, its mechanisms of action, and provides evidence from experiments and clinical trials supporting its effectiveness. [Extracted from the article]