Topical Application of Cha-Koji, Green Tea Leaves Fermented with Aspergillus Luchuensis var Kawachii Kitahara, Promotes Acute Cutaneous Wound Healing in Mice
Yasuhiro Katahira,
Jukito Sonoda,
Miu Yamagishi
et al.
Abstract:“Koji” is one of the most well-known probiotic microorganisms in Japan that contribute to the maintenance of human health. Although the beneficial effects of some probiotics on ulcer healing have been demonstrated, there have been no reports on the wound healing effects of koji to date. In the present study, we investigated the effects of “cha-koji”, green tea leaves fermented with Aspergillus luchuensis, on cutaneous wound healing, using a linear incision wound mouse model. Topical application of autoclave-st… Show more
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