Chitosan-fibrinogen-thrombin matrix accelerates re-epithelialization and cornification in a rat wound healing model

Editorial summary

A chitosan, fibrinogen and thrombin matrix was evaluated in a rat wound model, with and without additional cells or fatty-acid salt. Histological and mechanical analyses compared the repair process between formulations. The matrix supported epithelial recovery, while the added components provided no significant additional benefit at the investigated endpoint.