Identification of Compound Isolated From Cock's Comb and Its Effect on Arsenical Palmar Keratosis

Summary

Arsenicosis is a massive public health hazard in Bangladesh. Prolonged consumption of water containing high concentration arsenic leads to arsenicosis which is characterized by dermatological features i.e. diffuse melanosis , spotted melanosis and keratosis. Cock's comb is rich in hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate A, B, C and heparin. Hyaluronic acid is a hydrophilic molecules and is a constituent of wound extracellular matrix and facilitate wound healing.This work is aimed to identify the component that is effective in palmar arsenical keratosis.

Timeline

Start

2017-09-16

Primary completion

2018-12

Completion

2019-02

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.