Fig. 15: Gene expressions of TGF-βI, CoI1a1, IGF-I, Act-A (α-SMA), and VCAN (Versican) were analyzed by qRT-PCR.

a TGF-βI, b IGF-I, c Col1a1, d VCAN, e Act-A expression in a rat model at 7th and 14th days after wound tissue treated with hydrogels and negative control. All groups were compared to the control group. Results are demonstrated as mean ± SD. (ns or no significant, *p < 0.05, ***p < 0.001).