USE OF GLUTEN FOR WOUND TREATMENT AS ACTIVE HEALING INGREDIENT

摘要

A treatment protocol for chronic wounds, such as ulcers, using gluten as the active treatment ingredient. A plant material containing gluten protein is processed to obtain a compound of at least 70% gluten protein. The processed gluten can be applied directly to the wound or combined with a base topical ointment or cream as the active component. The gluten comprises at least 2.5% of the topical ointment or cream by weight, or can be applied directly to the wound as 100% gluten. The gluten is applied at least twice per day. Conventional treatment of rinsing, cleaning, and debriding as required are maintained as well as follow-up monitoring of the patient by a physician at least twice per week until healed.