Effects of growth factors and cytokins on soft tissue regeneration in patients with diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Delayed wound healing is characteristic of a glycemic disorder and often results in trophic ulcer formation, ? a process still poorly understood but likely multifaceted. Current review addresses latest reports from cellular and molecular studies of soft tissue regeneration in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Keywords

• diabetes mellitus
• chronic wounds
• healing, growth factors
• matrix metalloproteinases
• cytokines