In:
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Hindawi Limited, Vol. 2018 ( 2018), p. 1-11
Abstract:
In the last decade, maggot has been hailed as the miraculous “medicinal maggot” for its diverse properties, including antimicrobial, antibiofilm, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing activities. The fact that maggots show so many beneficial properties has increased the interest in these tiny larvae dramatically. Whilst there is relatively abundant clinical evidence to demonstrate the success of maggots as debridement agents, not so much emphasis has been placed on the basic science evidence, which was a combination of physical and biochemical actions. This review differs from those earlier works in that it is undertaken to provide an update of the latest scientific basis published on maggot, particularly active ingredients within maggot excretions/secretions (ES). Further investigations should focus on the isolation, identification, recombination, transgenosis, and mass production of the beneficial molecules within maggots.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1741-427X
,
1741-4288
DOI:
10.1155/2018/4934890
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hindawi Limited
Publication Date:
2018
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2148302-4
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