Cryopreserved human placental tissue (Stravix) for wound repair
NIHR HSRIC
Record ID 32016001038
English
Authors' recommendations:
Cryopreserved human placental tissue is a new treatment to aid the healing of wounds that may reduce inflammation and scarring. Skin damage through cuts, burns or surgery are a source of discomfort, inflammation and scarring, and can also lead to infections. Cryopreserved human placental tissue includes molecules and materials expected to aid wound healing as well as living cells.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2016
URL for published report:
http://www.hsric.nihr.ac.uk/topics/cryopreserved-human-placental-tissue-stravix-for-wound-repair/
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Cryopreservation
- Female
- Placenta
- Wound Healing
Contact
Organisation Name:
NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre
Contact Address:
The NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre, Department of Public Health, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics, School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, 90 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2SP. United Kingdom. Tel: +44 121 414 7831, Fax: +44 121 2269
Contact Name:
c.packer@bham.ac.uk
Contact Email:
c.packer@bham.ac.uk
Copyright:
NIHR Horizon Scanning Research&Intelligence Centre (NIHR HSRIC)
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