Wound-Healing Potential of Aqueous Extract of Brown Alga Lobophora variegata

This study evaluates the wound-healing properties of the aqueous extract obtained from the brown marine alga Lobophora variegata through comprehensive in vitro cell culture experiments and in vivo animal model studies. Key Highlights: - Aqueous extraction optimization and phytochemical screening - In vitro scratch assay on fibroblast cell lines - Cell proliferation and migration assessment - In vivo excision wound model in Wistar rats - Histopathological analysis of wound tissue sections - Measurement of hydroxyproline content and tensile strength - Comparison with standard wound-healing agents Results demonstrate significant wound-healing potential of the brown algal extract, supporting its traditional use and suggesting applications in pharmaceutical wound care formulations.