Fig. 5From: Encapsulation of Satureja khuzistanica extract in alginate hydrogel accelerate wound healing in adult male ratsArrows show the wound epidermis regeneration (a–d), vascular formation (e–h), and granulation (i–l) on the third day. a, e, i Satureja khuzistanica-treated group. b, f, j Hydrogel alginate-treated group. c, g, k Satureja khuzistanica encapsulated in hydrogel alginate-treated group. d, h, l Control group. Hematoxylin and eosin stain (× 400). Arrows show the re-epithelialization with mild hyperplasia of the epidermis and moderate hyperkeratosis (a–d) and immature granulation tissue (i–l) with emerging blood vessels (angiogenesis) shown in black arrows and fibroblasts and numerous macrophagesBack to article page