Spray-dried snail mucus as raw material with potential for chronic wound treatment

Gastropod Mucus: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Biological Activities, Applications, and Strategic Priorities

“…Topical application of snail mucus extracts and gel promoted early re-epithelialization and accelerated the healing of second-degree burns in burnt mouse skin, likely attributable to antioxidant, antimicrobial, moisturizing, and anti-inflammatory properties. , The mucus components likely contributed to its ability to accelerate the proliferative and remodeling phases of burn wound healing. Spray-dried snail mucus powder displayed properties favorable for wound healing applications, including high protein content, antioxidant effects, and interactions with wound components in vitro . In a rat model, topical application of snail mucus gel was shown to modulate the inflammatory process during wound healing by increasing the number of polymorphonuclear leukocytes in the early inflammatory phase .…”

“…Spray-dried snail mucus powder displayed properties favorable for wound healing applications, including high protein content, antioxidant effects, and interactions with wound components in vitro. 33 In a rat model, topical application of snail mucus gel was shown to modulate the inflammatory process during wound healing by increasing the number of polymorphonuclear leukocytes in the early inflammatory phase. 34 The snail mucus gel stimulated the release of chemotactic factors to recruit inflammatory cells necessary for the clearance of debris and tissue regeneration.…”