Guwahati, Oct 23: Researchers from Nagaland University (NU) have identified a naturally-occurring plant compound called ‘Sinapic acid’ as a powerful therapeutic agent capable of significantly accelerating wound healing in diabetic conditions.
The research team stated that the discovery marks a major advancement that could result in safe, natural and effective treatments for diabetic wound management. “This is the first study globally to demonstrate that Sinapic acid, when administered orally, can accelerate diabetic wound healing in preclinical models.
The research established that the compound works by activating the SIRT1 pathway, which plays a crucial role in tissue repair, angiogenesis and inflammation control,” said a statement issued by Nagaland University.
The multidisciplinary