Abstract:A wound dressing is often needed to aid the wound healing process to enable the wound to close as quickly as possible and the skin to regain its flexibility and strength which are the two primary goals for the treatment of wound healing. Type I collagen is a common material for wound dressings as it is the most abundant protein in humans and has the ability to promote cell behaviour. However, collagen alone is not substantial for wound healing and does not prevent the formation of scars. In recent years, the e… Show more
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