Evaluation of <i>Platonia insignis</i> Mart. (Bacuri Butter) and Biopolymers from the Puree of <i>Allium cepa</i> L. (Yellow Onion Bulb) for Wound Healing in Horses

<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Skin injuries are common in the equine clinical practice, requiring effective treatment to support natural healing. Bacuri butter is gaining attention for its potential in wound healing and its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Na...

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Main Authors: André M. Resende, Beatriz A. Miranda, Luiza B. Silva, Andressa B. Oliveira, Márcio B. Castro, Isabel L. Macêdo, Bruno S. L. Dallago, Hernane S. Barud, Marco A. Costa Borges, Clovis A. Ribeiro, Diogenes S. Dias, Rita C. Campebell
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author André M. Resende
Beatriz A. Miranda
Luiza B. Silva
Andressa B. Oliveira
Márcio B. Castro
Isabel L. Macêdo
Bruno S. L. Dallago
Hernane S. Barud
Marco A. Costa Borges
Clovis A. Ribeiro
Diogenes S. Dias
Rita C. Campebell
author_facet André M. Resende
Beatriz A. Miranda
Luiza B. Silva
Andressa B. Oliveira
Márcio B. Castro
Isabel L. Macêdo
Bruno S. L. Dallago
Hernane S. Barud
Marco A. Costa Borges
Clovis A. Ribeiro
Diogenes S. Dias
Rita C. Campebell
author_sort André M. Resende
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description <b>Background/Objectives:</b> Skin injuries are common in the equine clinical practice, requiring effective treatment to support natural healing. Bacuri butter is gaining attention for its potential in wound healing and its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Natural polymers such as onion (<i>Allium cepa</i>) bioplastics have been investigated for their potential as occlusive dressings and for tissue regeneration. <b>Methods:</b> This study evaluated the healing process of experimentally induced skin wounds on horses treated with bacuri butter, washed onion film, and unwashed onion film. Clinical and histopathological analyses of the wounds were conducted in six clinically healthy horses over 28 days, with a control group receiving Ringer’s lactate solution. The onion films were produced and characterized for their chemical structure and properties, while the bacuri butter was sourced and prepared for application. <b>Results:</b> All treatments, including the control group, promoted wound healing without relevant differences in wound contraction rates, gross aspect, or histopathological parameters. <b>Conclusions:</b> Therefore, despite minor variations observed in the clinical evaluations between the treatment groups, the bacuri butter or onion biopolymer showed no significant healing effect on skin wounds in horses. Additionally, this study showed the potential of equine models in testing novel therapeutic approaches for wound healing, benefiting both veterinary and human medicine.
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spelling doaj-art-7bfa5bb69b9e4de6a2bd4ffd660875442024-11-26T18:18:04ZengMDPI AGPharmaceutics1999-49232024-11-011611145710.3390/pharmaceutics16111457Evaluation of <i>Platonia insignis</i> Mart. (Bacuri Butter) and Biopolymers from the Puree of <i>Allium cepa</i> L. (Yellow Onion Bulb) for Wound Healing in HorsesAndré M. Resende0Beatriz A. Miranda1Luiza B. Silva2Andressa B. Oliveira3Márcio B. Castro4Isabel L. Macêdo5Bruno S. L. Dallago6Hernane S. Barud7Marco A. Costa Borges8Clovis A. Ribeiro9Diogenes S. Dias10Rita C. Campebell11Hospital Escola de Grandes Animais, Faculdade de Agronomia e Medicina Veterinária (FAV), Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Área Especial SRB, Galpão 4, Granja do Torto, Brasília 70636-200, DF, BrazilHospital Escola de Grandes Animais, Faculdade de Agronomia e Medicina Veterinária (FAV), Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Área Especial SRB, Galpão 4, Granja do Torto, Brasília 70636-200, DF, BrazilHospital Escola de Grandes Animais, Faculdade de Agronomia e Medicina Veterinária (FAV), Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Área Especial SRB, Galpão 4, Granja do Torto, Brasília 70636-200, DF, BrazilHospital Escola de Grandes Animais, Faculdade de Agronomia e Medicina Veterinária (FAV), Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Área Especial SRB, Galpão 4, Granja do Torto, Brasília 70636-200, DF, BrazilHospital Escola de Grandes Animais, Faculdade de Agronomia e Medicina Veterinária (FAV), Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Área Especial SRB, Galpão 4, Granja do Torto, Brasília 70636-200, DF, BrazilHospital Escola de Grandes Animais, Faculdade de Agronomia e Medicina Veterinária (FAV), Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Área Especial SRB, Galpão 4, Granja do Torto, Brasília 70636-200, DF, BrazilHospital Escola de Grandes Animais, Faculdade de Agronomia e Medicina Veterinária (FAV), Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Área Especial SRB, Galpão 4, Granja do Torto, Brasília 70636-200, DF, BrazilLaboratório de Biopolímeros e Biomateriais (BIOPOLMAT), Departamento de Química, Universidade de Araraquara (UNIARA), Araraquara 14801-320, SP, BrazilLaboratório de Biopolímeros e Biomateriais (BIOPOLMAT), Departamento de Química, Universidade de Araraquara (UNIARA), Araraquara 14801-320, SP, BrazilDepartamento de Química Analítica, Fisico-Química e Inorgânica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), Araraquara 14800-060, SP, BrazilDepartamento de Química Analítica, Fisico-Química e Inorgânica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP), Araraquara 14800-060, SP, BrazilHospital Escola de Grandes Animais, Faculdade de Agronomia e Medicina Veterinária (FAV), Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Área Especial SRB, Galpão 4, Granja do Torto, Brasília 70636-200, DF, Brazil<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Skin injuries are common in the equine clinical practice, requiring effective treatment to support natural healing. Bacuri butter is gaining attention for its potential in wound healing and its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Natural polymers such as onion (<i>Allium cepa</i>) bioplastics have been investigated for their potential as occlusive dressings and for tissue regeneration. <b>Methods:</b> This study evaluated the healing process of experimentally induced skin wounds on horses treated with bacuri butter, washed onion film, and unwashed onion film. Clinical and histopathological analyses of the wounds were conducted in six clinically healthy horses over 28 days, with a control group receiving Ringer’s lactate solution. The onion films were produced and characterized for their chemical structure and properties, while the bacuri butter was sourced and prepared for application. <b>Results:</b> All treatments, including the control group, promoted wound healing without relevant differences in wound contraction rates, gross aspect, or histopathological parameters. <b>Conclusions:</b> Therefore, despite minor variations observed in the clinical evaluations between the treatment groups, the bacuri butter or onion biopolymer showed no significant healing effect on skin wounds in horses. Additionally, this study showed the potential of equine models in testing novel therapeutic approaches for wound healing, benefiting both veterinary and human medicine.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/16/11/1457bacuri butteronion biopolymerhorseswounds healing
spellingShingle André M. Resende
Beatriz A. Miranda
Luiza B. Silva
Andressa B. Oliveira
Márcio B. Castro
Isabel L. Macêdo
Bruno S. L. Dallago
Hernane S. Barud
Marco A. Costa Borges
Clovis A. Ribeiro
Diogenes S. Dias
Rita C. Campebell
Evaluation of <i>Platonia insignis</i> Mart. (Bacuri Butter) and Biopolymers from the Puree of <i>Allium cepa</i> L. (Yellow Onion Bulb) for Wound Healing in Horses
Pharmaceutics
bacuri butter
onion biopolymer
horses
wounds healing
title Evaluation of <i>Platonia insignis</i> Mart. (Bacuri Butter) and Biopolymers from the Puree of <i>Allium cepa</i> L. (Yellow Onion Bulb) for Wound Healing in Horses
title_full Evaluation of <i>Platonia insignis</i> Mart. (Bacuri Butter) and Biopolymers from the Puree of <i>Allium cepa</i> L. (Yellow Onion Bulb) for Wound Healing in Horses
title_fullStr Evaluation of <i>Platonia insignis</i> Mart. (Bacuri Butter) and Biopolymers from the Puree of <i>Allium cepa</i> L. (Yellow Onion Bulb) for Wound Healing in Horses
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of <i>Platonia insignis</i> Mart. (Bacuri Butter) and Biopolymers from the Puree of <i>Allium cepa</i> L. (Yellow Onion Bulb) for Wound Healing in Horses
title_short Evaluation of <i>Platonia insignis</i> Mart. (Bacuri Butter) and Biopolymers from the Puree of <i>Allium cepa</i> L. (Yellow Onion Bulb) for Wound Healing in Horses
title_sort evaluation of i platonia insignis i mart bacuri butter and biopolymers from the puree of i allium cepa i l yellow onion bulb for wound healing in horses
topic bacuri butter
onion biopolymer
horses
wounds healing
url https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/16/11/1457
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