Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Site-Targeted Approach in Wound Healing: A Molecular Perspective

December 2018 in “ Discoveries ”

Teodora Veronica Grigore, Christian Cozma

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Studysummary This review discusses the potential benefits and limitations of platelet-rich plasma in wound healing, especially for skin wounds, and reports no new experimental findings.

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