USE OF MINOXIDIL FOR WOUND HEALING

摘要

A use of minoxidil in method for the promotion or acceleration of wound healing. The minoxidil can be administered by topical application, oral administration, injection or any combination thereof. Treatment with minoxidil is effective for promoting the migration of epithelial cells in a wound or in tissues such as cornea and the like. Methods for identifying binding sites for minoxidil in cells based on their affinity for the compound in attachment or chemotactic assays are described.