Effect of earthworm active protein on fibroblast proliferation and its mechanism.

Journal: Pharmaceutical biology
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Abstract

CONTEXT: Earthworms have been used as a traditional medicine in China from thousands of years. In recent years, research has demonstrated that earthworm extracts might promote wound healing; however, its mechanism is still unknown.

Authors

  • Shuliang Song
    a Marine College Shandong University (weihai) , Shandong , China .
  • Yuling Wang
    a Marine College Shandong University (weihai) , Shandong , China .
  • Kai Ji
    b Plastic Surgery Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences , Beijing , China , and.
  • Hao Liang
    a Marine College Shandong University (weihai) , Shandong , China .
  • Aiguo Ji
    a Marine College Shandong University (weihai) , Shandong , China .