Role of Bioactive Molecules in Chronic Wound Healing Processes Using Photobiomodulation Therapy
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/prolas-2026-0029 | Journal eISSN: 2255-890X (formerly 1407-009X) | Journal ISSN: 1407-009X
Language: English
Page range: 283 - 288
Submitted on: Mar 4, 2025
Accepted on: Sep 16, 2026
Published online: Nov 3, 2026
Published in print: Oct 1, 2026
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