Red bacteria discovered to help wounds heal faster

Russian scientists have discovered new properties of red bacteria, so called because of their bright red color, which secretes substances that help wounds heal quickly.

Photo for illustration purposes only: RIA Novosti.

The red bacteria, scientifically known as deinocsantin, is found in red-orange vegetables such as carrots. Previously, this bacteria was only considered to have high radiation resistance. According to recent studies by Chinese experts, it is deinocsantin that gives the bacteria this feature.

However, scientists from the Institute of Biological Research of the Southern Federal University (Russia) have proven that this substance not only protects against radiation, but also effectively "destroys" "excess" toxic oxygen derivatives from cells (these derivatives lead to oxidation that creates dangerous substances).

Deinocsantin was tested on diabetic mice. Half of the mice were given olive oil to treat wounds on their bodies. The other half were given the same oil but with added red bacteria.

Wound healing was observed to progress better in the second group of mice. Wounds healed 15% faster.

Thus, deinocsantin accelerates the process of tissue regeneration. This factor is particularly relevant in the treatment of diabetes. In patients, active forms of oxidation occur very quickly, causing wounds to heal very slowly, which can even lead to amputation or death.

Theoretically, deinocsantin also has the ability to maintain youthfulness. From a scientific point of view, aging is the process of poisoning of cells due to oxidation by free radicals. Red bacteria with deinocsantin neutralize them, contributing to slowing down this process.

Currently, this group of authors is continuing to research how to use this feature of red bacteria for humans.

(According to Vietnam+)