Topical Application of Synthetic Melanin Promotes Tissue Repair

    November 2023 in “ npj Regenerative Medicine ”
    Dauren Biyashev, Zofia E. Siwicka, Venus Onay … Kurt Q. Lu
    Studysummary This study found that synthetic melanin particles applied topically in mouse injury models improved wound healing, showing potential as a therapy for accelerated healing, including in human skin explants.
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