Identification of Compound Isolated From Cock's Comb and Its Effect on Arsenical Palmar Keratosis
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2019-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Arsenicosis is a massive public health hazard in Bangladesh. Prolonged consumption of water
containing high concentration arsenic leads to arsenicosis which is characterized by
dermatological features i.e. diffuse melanosis , spotted melanosis and keratosis. Cock's comb
is rich in hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate A, B, C and heparin. Hyaluronic acid is a
hydrophilic molecules and is a constituent of wound extracellular matrix and facilitate wound
healing.This work is aimed to identify the component that is effective in palmar arsenical
keratosis.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh