Nanomedicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Research Progress and Therapeutic Mechanisms for Diabetic Pressure Ulcer Healing

Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine Research DOI: 10.32629/jcmr.v5i3.2792

Xiaoqian Zhao1, Xinran Zhang2, Yuanqing Liu3

1. Division of External Cooperation and Medical Social Work, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, Shandong, China
2. Department of Student Affairs, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
3. Department of Medical Intervention, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, Shandong, China

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global health burden characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, leading to various complications including diabetic pressure ulcers (DPUs). These ulcers are notoriously difficult to heal due to factors such as impaired wound healing, oxidative stress, infection, and neuropathy. In recent years, nanotechnology has emerged as a promising tool in enhancing drug delivery and treatment efficacy for various diseases, including DPUs. This comprehensive review aims to summarize the recent advancements in nanomedicine applied to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and explore its therapeutic mechanisms in accelerating diabetic pressure ulcer healing.

Keywords

DPUs, Nano-TCM, nanotechnology, TCM, DM

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