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Evaluation of the in vitro wound-healing potential of ayahuasca

Goncalves J, Luis A, Gallardo E, Duarte AP

Molecules (2022)

Preclinical in vitro
Abstract

First study evaluating ayahuasca's wound-healing potential in vitro. Ayahuasca extracts promoted fibroblast migration and proliferation in scratch wound assays. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties contributed to wound healing. Identifies a novel therapeutic application beyond neuropsychiatry.

Citations10
Study TypePreclinical in vitro
wound healingfibroblastanti-inflammatoryantioxidantnovel application
DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185760View on PubMed

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