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A set of genes previously implicated in the hypoxia response might be an important modulator in the rat ear tissue response to mechanical stretch
1 Jan 2007
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BACKGROUND: Wounds are increasingly important in our aging societies. Pathologies such as diabetes predispose patients to chronic wounds that can cause pain, infection, and amputation. The vacuum assisted closure device shows remarkable outcomes in wound healing. Its mechanism of action is unclear despite several hypotheses advanced. We previously hypothesized that micromechanical forces can heal wounds. To...
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