When delivered topically to the wound, nitric oxide gas (gNO) has a number of known activities believed to be beneficial in the healing of wounds, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action, regulation of collagen formation, and an ability to increase blood flow. gNO has been used to treat chronic wound patients in Canada under a Compassionate Care program.
Frank McCaney, CEO of Nitric Bio, said: “We are optimistic about nitric oxide’s potential to help heal chronic wounds, which have become a burgeoning health care problem fueled by the increased prevalence of diabetes and obesity.”