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Researchers at Nagaland University, in collaboration with Lovely Professional University, have identified sinapic acid—a naturally occurring plant compound—as a powerful therapeutic agent that promotes faster wound healing in diabetic conditions. 
 
Research Highlights

• Sinapic acid is a natural phenolic acid found in spices, citrus and berry fruits, vegetables, cereals, and oilseed crops.​
• It possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antitumor, and neuroprotective properties.​
• The compound enhances tissue repair, angiogenesis, and inflammation control by activating the SIRT1 pathway.​
• Current efforts are underway to develop patented, oral formulations using sinapic acid to provide low-cost, scalable wound therapy for diabetic patients.​

Therapeutic Significance

• Sinapic acid's wound healing properties make it a promising candidate for natural, safe, and effective diabetic wound management.​
• Its neuroprotective effects are also being explored for treating neurological disorders.​
• A recent Nature publication and other studies highlight its ability to improve blood glucose levels and reduce oxidative stress markers in diabetic wound models.

Beyond wound healing, sinapic acid is being investigated for anti-inflammatory applications, including advanced MRI diagnostics and targeted therapy using gadolinium complexes.

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