Abstract
Bacterial nanocellulose membranes as potential chronic wound dressing: influence of alternative culture media on nanofiber diameter - a brief review
Highlights
The skin is the largest organ of the human body, and it is composed of two distinct layers: the epidermis and the dermis
The predominance of kombucha-like can be associated with the popularity of the drink and the simplicity of the process, what can be compared to a static production of bacterial nanocellulose (BNC)
On account of the economic and social impact of chronic wounds worldwide, aligning nanoscience and biomaterials can lead to alternatives to this issue
Summary
The skin is the largest organ of the human body, and it is composed of two distinct layers: the epidermis (external part) and the dermis (internal part). Its major function is the protection of adjacent tissues, in which the skin acts as a mechanical barrier against impacts and humidity loss, besides serving as a chemical barrier that promotes an acidic layer to suppress bacterial growth (BARANOSKI et al, 2016; SUSSMAN; BATES-JENSEN, 2012). The exact mechanisms that lead to an improper wound healing process are not well defined nowadays, the two main factors are chronic diseases and aging (KEVIN; VAN DEN KERKHOF; JIMENEZ, 2016). When it takes more than three months for the wound to heal, and the healing process is not ordered, it is defined as a chronic wound (KORTING; SCHÖLLMANN; WHITE, 2011)
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