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Impact of sildenafil-containing ointment on wound healing in healthy and experimental diabetic rats

12/24/2020

 

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Acta Diabetologica (IF 3.418)
Aim
The study evaluated the effect of different concentrations of sildenafil-containing ointment on wound healing in healthy and streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats.
Results
In healthy and STZ-induced diabetic rats, the percent reduction in wound area on day 3 was significantly higher in sildenafil-containing ointment-treated groups than all other groups, whereas on day 7 only the 5% sildenafil-containing ointment-treated group showed better response in healthy rats. Although the sildenafil-containing ointment significantly showed better tensile strength than all other groups, the 5% sildenafil-treated group significantly enhanced the tensile better than the 2% and 2%+Fucidin dose. Furthermore, the histological evaluation revealed that sildenafil-containing ointment promoted collagen synthesis and proliferation of new capillary vessels.
Conclusion
Our results suggest that sildenafil-containing ointment can provide an advantage in wound healing by promoting wound contractions and resistance to wound breakage in healthy and diabetic conditions. Therefore, 5% sildenafil-containing ointment can be used as a support factor for wound healing in healthy and diabetic conditions; however, clinical trials are required to confirm the benefits of sildenafil in wound healing.