Wound repair and regeneration process. This scientific activity is conducted on various models and employs a wide range of methodologies. In particular, Elia Ranzato has developed an in vitro, human wound-healing model able to investigate the effects of various agents and experimental conditions on the wound re-epithelialization process. ERa is currently using both platelet derivatives and natural compounds, as experimental tools, in order to perform a more in-depth analysis, in terms of cell biology and proteomics, of the mechanisms of wound healing.

Honey: the healing secret of bees. Elia Ranzato is actually using honey as novel natural compound for wound and tissue repair and regeneration. His project is undertaken to add value to the existing honey resources by developing products with therapeutic benefit (i.e. for the treatment and management of moist wounds such as burns and ulcers). This process involves the identification of the appropriate floral sources, the evaluation of the “active” agent(s), and the understanding of cellular and molecular events occurring during wound repair and regeneration processes induced by honey.