October 21, 2025 12:40 PM
Nagaland University researchers find plant compound to treat diabetic wounds, foot ulcers
Researchers at Nagaland University have identified a naturally occurring plant compound called ‘Sinapic acid’ as a powerful therapeutic agent that can significantly promote wound healing in patients with diabetes. A diabetic wound is a slow-healing sore, most often a foot ulcer. Also known as diabetic foot, it raises the risk of nerve damage (neuropathy), poor blood circulation, infections, and, in severe cases, amputation. The study, published in the journal Nature Scientific Reports, dem...