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Krymchenko R, Coşar Kutluoğlu G, van Hout N, Manikowski D, Doberenz C, van Kuppevelt TH, Daamen WF. Elastogenesis in Focus: Navigating Elastic Fibers Synthesis for Advanced Dermal Biomaterial Formulation. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400484. [PMID: 38989717 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Elastin, a fibrous extracellular matrix (ECM) protein, is the main component of elastic fibers that are involved in tissues' elasticity and resilience, enabling them to undergo reversible extensibility and to endure repetitive mechanical stress. After wounding, it is challenging to regenerate elastic fibers and biomaterials developed thus far have struggled to induce its biosynthesis. This review provides a comprehensive summary of elastic fibers synthesis at the cellular level and its implications for biomaterial formulation, with a particular focus on dermal substitutes. The review delves into the intricate process of elastogenesis by cells and investigates potential triggers for elastogenesis encompassing elastin-related compounds, ECM components, and other molecules for their potential role in inducing elastin formation. Understanding of the elastogenic processes is essential for developing biomaterials that trigger not only the synthesis of the elastin protein, but also the formation of a functional and branched elastic fiber network.
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- Roman Krymchenko
- Department of Medical BioSciences, Research Institute for Medical Innovation, Radboud university medical center, PO Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6500 HB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical BioSciences, Research Institute for Medical Innovation, Radboud university medical center, PO Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6500 HB, The Netherlands
- MedSkin Solutions Dr. Suwelack AG, 48727, Billerbeck, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, 6525 GA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical BioSciences, Research Institute for Medical Innovation, Radboud university medical center, PO Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6500 HB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical BioSciences, Research Institute for Medical Innovation, Radboud university medical center, PO Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6500 HB, The Netherlands
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Attri K, Chudasama B, Mahajan RL, Choudhury D. Integrated insulin-iron nanoparticles: a multi-modal approach for receptor-specific bioimaging, reactive oxygen species scavenging, and wound healing. DISCOVER NANO 2024; 19:96. [PMID: 38814485 PMCID: PMC11139842 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-024-04024-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Metallic nanoparticles have emerged as a promising option for various biological applications, owing to their distinct characteristics such as small size, optical properties, and ability to exhibit luminescence. In this study, we have successfully employed a one-pot method to synthesize multifunctional insulin-protected iron [Fe(II)] nanoparticles denoted as [IFe(II)NPs]. The formation of IFe(II)NPs is confirmed by the presence of FTIR bonds at 447.47 and 798.28 cm-1, corresponding to Fe-O and Fe-N bonds, respectively. Detailed analysis of the HR-TEM-EDS-SAED data reveals that the particles are spherical in shape, partially amorphous in nature, and have a diameter of 28.6 ± 5.2 nm. Additionally, Metal Ion Binding (MIB) and Protein Data Bank (PDB) analyses affirm the binding of iron ions to the insulin hexamer. Our findings underscore the potential of IFe(II)NPs as a promising new platform for a variety of biomedical applications due to their high signal-to-noise ratio, and minimal background fluorescence. The particles are highly luminescent, biocompatible, and have a significant quantum yield (0.632). Exemplar applications covered in this paper include insulin receptor recognition and protection against reactive oxygen species (ROS), harmful molecules known to inflict damage on cells and DNA. The IFe(II)NPs effectively mitigate ROS-induced inflammation, which is a hinderance to wound recovery, thereby facilitating enhanced wound recovery.
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- Komal Attri
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, 147004, India
- Centre of Excellence for Emerging Materials, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, 147004, India
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- Centre of Excellence for Emerging Materials, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, 147004, India.
- Department of Physics and Material Sciences, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, 147004, India.
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- Department of Physics and Material Sciences, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, 147004, India.
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, 147004, India.
- Centre of Excellence for Emerging Materials, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, 147004, India.
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Cid-Bertomeu P, Vilaltella M, Martínez M, Mir M, Huerva V. Topical Insulin for Ocular Surface Disease. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2024; 40:204-214. [PMID: 38527183 DOI: 10.1089/jop.2024.0016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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Background: Insulin and insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 receptors are present in ocular tissues such as corneal epithelium, keratocytes, and conjunctival cells. Insulin plays a crucial role in the growth, differentiation, and proliferation of corneal epithelial cells, as well as in wound healing processes in various tissues. Purpose: This review explores the potential role of topical insulin in the treatment of ocular surface diseases. Specifically, it examines its impact on corneal nerve regeneration, sub-basal plexus corneal nerves, and its application in conditions like corneal epithelial defects, dry eye disease, and diabetic keratopathy. Methods: The review analyzes studies conducted over the past decade that have investigated the use of topical insulin in ocular surface diseases. It focuses on indications, drug preparation methods, side effects, efficacy outcomes, and variations in insulin concentrations and dosages used. Results: While off-label use of topical insulin has shown promising results in refractory corneal epithelial defects, its efficacy in dry eye disease is yet to be demonstrated. Variations in concentrations, dilutions, and dosing guidelines have been reported. However, limited data on ocular penetration, ocular toxicity, and systemic side effects pose challenges to its widespread utility. Conclusion: This review synthesizes findings from ocular investigations on topical insulin to assess its potential applicability in treating ocular surface and corneal diseases. By highlighting indications, preparation methods, side effects, and efficacy outcomes, it aims to provide insights into the current status and future prospects of using topical insulin in ophthalmic practice.
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- Pau Cid-Bertomeu
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain
- School of Medicine, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida, Spain
- School of Medicine, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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Zanchetta FC, De Wever P, Morari J, Gaspar RC, Prado TPD, De Maeseneer T, Cardinaels R, Araújo EP, Lima MHM, Fardim P. In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Chitosan/HPMC/Insulin Hydrogel for Wound Healing Applications. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:168. [PMID: 38391653 PMCID: PMC10886365 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11020168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Treatment of chronic wounds is challenging, and the development of different formulations based on insulin has shown efficacy due to their ability to regulate oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions. The formulation of insulin with polysaccharides in biohybrid hydrogel systems has the advantage of synergistically combining the bioactivity of the protein with the biocompatibility and hydrogel properties of polysaccharides. In this study, a hydrogel formulation containing insulin, chitosan, and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (Chi/HPMC/Ins) was prepared and characterized by FTIR, thermogravimetric, and gel point analyses. The in vitro cell viability and cell migration potential of the Chi/HPMC/Ins hydrogel were evaluated in human keratinocyte cells (HaCat) by MTT and wound scratch assay. The hydrogel was applied to excisional full-thickness wounds in diabetic mice for twenty days for in vivo studies. Cell viability studies indicated no cytotoxicity of the Chi/HPMC/Ins hydrogel. Moreover, the Chi/HPMC/Ins hydrogel promoted faster gap closure in the scratch assay. In vivo, the wounds treated with the Chi/HPMC/Ins hydrogel resulted in faster wound closure, formation of a more organized granulation tissue, and hair follicle regeneration. These results suggest that Chi/HPMC/Ins hydrogels might promote wound healing in vitro and in vivo and could be a new potential dressing for wound healing.
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- Flávia Cristina Zanchetta
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
- Laboratory of Cell Signaling, Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Leuven KU Leuven, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Cell Signaling, Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Leuven KU Leuven, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
- Laboratory of Cell Signaling, Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Leuven KU Leuven, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Leuven KU Leuven, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
- Laboratory of Cell Signaling, Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
- Laboratory of Cell Signaling, Obesity and Comorbidities Research Center, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-887, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Leuven KU Leuven, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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Sharda D, Kaur P, Choudhury D. Protein-modified nanomaterials: emerging trends in skin wound healing. DISCOVER NANO 2023; 18:127. [PMID: 37843732 PMCID: PMC10579214 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-023-03903-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Prolonged inflammation can impede wound healing, which is regulated by several proteins and cytokines, including IL-4, IL-10, IL-13, and TGF-β. Concentration-dependent effects of these molecules at the target site have been investigated by researchers to develop them as wound-healing agents by regulating signaling strength. Nanotechnology has provided a promising approach to achieve tissue-targeted delivery and increased effective concentration by developing protein-functionalized nanoparticles with growth factors (EGF, IGF, FGF, PDGF, TGF-β, TNF-α, and VEGF), antidiabetic wound-healing agents (insulin), and extracellular proteins (keratin, heparin, and silk fibroin). These molecules play critical roles in promoting cell proliferation, migration, ECM production, angiogenesis, and inflammation regulation. Therefore, protein-functionalized nanoparticles have emerged as a potential strategy for improving wound healing in delayed or impaired healing cases. This review summarizes the preparation and applications of these nanoparticles for normal or diabetic wound healing and highlights their potential to enhance wound healing.
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- Deepinder Sharda
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, 147004, India
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, 147004, India
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, 147004, India.
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology-Virginia Tech Centre of Excellence for Emerging Materials, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, 147004, India.
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Sharda D, Choudhury D. Insulin-cobalt core-shell nanoparticles for receptor-targeted bioimaging and diabetic wound healing. RSC Adv 2023; 13:20321-20335. [PMID: 37425626 PMCID: PMC10323873 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra01473h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Diabetic wounds represent a major issue in medical care and need advanced therapeutic and tissue imaging systems for better management. The utilization of nano-formulations involving proteins like insulin and metal ions plays significant roles in controlling wound outcomes by decreasing inflammation or reducing microbial load. This work reports the easy one-pot synthesis of extremely stable, biocompatible, and highly fluorescent insulin-cobalt core-shell nanoparticles (ICoNPs) with enhanced quantum yield for their highly specific receptor-targeted bioimaging and normal and diabetic wound healing in vitro (HEKa cell line). The particles were characterized using physicochemical properties, biocompatibility, and wound healing applications. FTIR bands at 670.35 cm-1, 849.79, and 973.73 indicating the Co-O bending, CoO-OH bond, and Co-OH bending, respectively, confirm the protein-metal interactions, which is further supported by the Raman spectra. In silico studies indicate the presence of cobalt binding sites on the insulin chain B at 8 GLY, 9 SER, and 10 HIS positions. The particles exhibit a magnificent loading efficiency of 89.48 ± 0.049% and excellent release properties (86.54 ± 2.15% within 24 h). Further, based on fluorescent properties, the recovery process can be monitored under an appropriate setup, and the binding of ICoNPs to insulin receptors was confirmed by bioimaging. This work helps synthesize effective therapeutics with numerous wound-healing promoting and monitoring applications.
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- Deepinder Sharda
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Patiala 147004 Punjab India +91-8196949843
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Patiala 147004 Punjab India +91-8196949843
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology-Virginia Tech (USA) Center of Excellence in Emerging Materials, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Patiala Punjab-147004 India
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Dong J, Kong L, Jiang W, Wang Q, Chen Y, Liu H. Insulin modified Decellularized Adipose Tissue/Tremella Polysaccharide hydrogel loaded with ADSCs for skin wound healing. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 656:46-52. [PMID: 36947966 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Full-thickness skin wounds still represent a challenge for clinical treatment. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) therapy is a promising approach to achieve efficient healing in skin wounds. The excellent cell scaffold can promote proliferation, differentiation and paracrine of ADSCs in wound microenvironment, and is a key factor in ADSCs application. Herein, we first prepared the composite hydrogel with decellularized adipose tissue (DAT) and tremella polysaccharide (TPS), and loaded insulin (INS) into the DAT/TPS composite hydrogel (DAT/TPS-gel) to fabricate an efficient carrier for ADSCs in treating skin wound. Our study showed that INS modified DAT/TPS-gel (INS-DAT/TPS-gel) can promote the proliferation, differentiation and paracrine of ADSCs. INS-DAT/TPS-gel laden with ADSCs (ADSCs/INS-DAT/TPS-gel) effectively facilitated the skin wound healing in SD rats. These findings indicated that INS-DAT/TPS-gel was an effective scaffold for ADSCs transplantation, and ADSCs/INS-DAT/TPS-gel provides a potential strategy for the treatment of skin wounds.
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- Jianyue Dong
- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China; Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China; Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China; Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China; Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China; Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China; Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Spectral Analysis and Functional Probes, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China.
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Walther M, Vestweber PK, Kühn S, Rieger U, Schäfer J, Münch C, Vogel-Kindgen S, Planz V, Windbergs M. Bioactive Insulin-Loaded Electrospun Wound Dressings for Localized Drug Delivery and Stimulation of Protein Expression Associated with Wound Healing. Mol Pharm 2023; 20:241-254. [PMID: 36538353 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.2c00610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Effective therapy of wounds is difficult, especially for chronic, non-healing wounds, and novel therapeutics are urgently needed. This challenge can be addressed with bioactive wound dressings providing a microenvironment and facilitating cell proliferation and migration, ideally incorporating actives, which initiate and/or progress effective healing upon release. In this context, electrospun scaffolds loaded with growth factors emerged as promising wound dressings due to their biocompatibility, similarity to the extracellular matrix, and potential for controlled drug release. In this study, electrospun core-shell fibers were designed composed of a combination of polycaprolactone and polyethylene oxide. Insulin, a proteohormone with growth factor characteristics, was successfully incorporated into the core and was released in a controlled manner. The fibers exhibited favorable mechanical properties and a surface guiding cell migration for wound closure in combination with a high uptake capacity for wound exudate. Biocompatibility and significant wound healing effects were shown in interaction studies with human skin cells. As a new approach, analysis of the wound proteome in treated ex vivo human skin wounds clearly demonstrated a remarkable increase in wound healing biomarkers. Based on these findings, insulin-loaded electrospun wound dressings bear a high potential as effective wound healing therapeutics overcoming current challenges in the clinics.
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- Marcel Walther
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Max-von-Laue Straße 9, 60438Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Max-von-Laue Straße 9, 60438Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Clinic for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Agaplesion Markus Clinic, Wilhelm-Epstein-Straße 4, 60431Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Clinic for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Agaplesion Markus Clinic, Wilhelm-Epstein-Straße 4, 60431Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry II, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7 / Building 75, 60590Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry II, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7 / Building 75, 60590Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Max-von-Laue Straße 9, 60438Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Max-von-Laue Straße 9, 60438Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Max-von-Laue Straße 9, 60438Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Zhao Y, Liu X, Peng X, Zheng Y, Cheng Z, Sun S, Ding Q, Liu W, Ding C. A poloxamer/hyaluronic acid/chitosan-based thermosensitive hydrogel that releases dihydromyricetin to promote wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 216:475-486. [PMID: 35810849 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.06.210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Wounds caused by accidents and surgery are inevitable, and inflammation and microbial infection during the healing process are serious clinical challenges, resulting in slow wound healing. In this study, we created a 37 °C-sensitive hydrogel using poloxamer, chitosan and hyaluronic acid, loaded with the active substance dihydromyricetin, and further evaluated its potential for wound healing. The hydrogels were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analysis for their micromorphological structure, characteristic functional groups, crystal structure and thermal stability, and in vitro drug release assays showed that the hydrogel could slowly release dihydromyricetin. In addition, the hydrogels were found to exhibit good biocompatibility and significant in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity according to hemolysis, in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory tests. Methyl thiazolyl tetrazole cytotoxicity tests verified that the film was non-toxic to human keratinocyte (HaCaT) cells, while in vivo experiments showed that this hydrogel could promote skin repair by promoting skin-associated growth factor expression and inhibiting nuclear factor kappa B-mediated cellular inflammatory factors. These results demonstrated that the temperature-sensitive hydrogels loaded with dihydromyricetin could serve as potential candidates for guided skin repair.
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- Yingchun Zhao
- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin 132101, China.
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Günter CI, Ilg FP, Hapfelmeier A, Egert-Schwender S, Jelkmann W, Giri S, Bader A, Machens HG. Relation Between Gender and Concomitant Medications With Erythropoietin-Treatment on Wound Healing in Burn Patients. Post Hoc Subgroup-Analysis of the Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial “EPO in Burns”. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:812888. [PMID: 35847006 PMCID: PMC9284535 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.812888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Burns are leading causes of mortality and morbidity, including prolonged hospitalization, disfigurement, and disability. Erythropoietin (EPO) is a well-known hormone causing erythropoiesis. However, EPO may play a role in healing acute and chronic wounds due to its anti-inflammatory and pro-regenerative effects. Therefore, the large, prospective, placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, multi-center clinical trial “EPO in Burns” was initiated to investigate the effects of EPO versus placebo treatment in severely burned patients. The primary endpoint of “EPO in Burns” was defined as the time elapsed until complete re-epithelialization of a defined split skin graft donor site. Additional analyses of post hoc defined subgroups were performed in view of the primary endpoint. The verum (n 45) and control (n 39) groups were compared with regard to the time it took for study wounds (a predefined split skin graft donor site) to reach the three stages of wound healing (re-epithelialization levels). In addition, the effects of gender (females n 18) and concomitant medications insulin (n 36), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (n 41), and vasopressor agents (n 43) were tested. Life tables were used to compare study groups (EPO vs. placebo) within subgroups. The Cox regression model was applied to evaluate interactions between the study drug (EPO) and concomitant medications for each re-epithelialization level. Using our post hoc defined subgroups, we observed a lower chance of wound healing for women compared to men (in terms of hazard ratio: hr100%: 5.984 [95%-CI: (0.805–44.490), p = 0.080]) in our study population, regardless of the study medication. In addition, results indicated an earlier onset of re-epithelialization in the first days of EPO treatment (EPO: 10% vs. Placebo: 3%). Moreover, the interpretation of the hazard ratio suggested EPO might have a positive, synergistic effect on early stages of re-epithelialization when combined with insulin [hr50%: 1.307 (p = 0.568); hr75%: 1,199 (p = 0.715)], as well as a stabilizing effect on critically ill patients [reduced need for vasopressors in the EPO group (EPO: 44% vs. Placebo 59%)]. However, additional high-quality data from clinical trials designed to address these endpoints are required to gain further insight into these effects.
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- Christina Irene Günter
- Clinic for Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
- *Correspondence: Christina Irene Günter,
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- Clinic for Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Müncher Studienzentrum, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Cell Techniques and Applied Stem Cell Biology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute for Cell Techniques and Applied Stem Cell Biology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Clinic for Plastic and Hand Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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Ren Z, Okyere SK, Xie L, Wen J, Wang J, Chen Z, Ni X, Deng J, Hu Y. Oral Administration of Bacillus toyonensis Strain SAU-20 Improves Insulin Resistance and Ameliorates Hepatic Steatosis in Type 2 Diabetic Mice. Front Immunol 2022; 13:837237. [PMID: 35242140 PMCID: PMC8887768 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.837237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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In this study, the ameliorative effects of Bacillus toyonensis-SAU-20 (B. toyo SAU-20), a new probiotic strain isolated and identified by our laboratory from Ageratina adenophora, on the development of insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis in type 2 diabetic (T2DM) mice was investigated. Thirty Specific-pathogen free Kunming (SPFKM) mice were randomly allocated to three groups: control, high fat diet/streptozotocin (HFD/STZ), and HFD/STZ+B. toyo SAU-20 groups with oral administration of B. toyo SAU-20 for 35 days. Biochemistry parameters, glucose tolerance, and insulin resistance were measured in the blood whereas histological analysis, inflammatory cytokines and lipogenic genes in the liver tissues. The results showed that, the levels of serum glucose, lipid profile, mRNA expression of lipogenic related genes and pro-inflammatory cytokines were significantly increased in T2DM mice. However, after B. toyo SAU-20 administration, the elevation of these parameters was significantly suppressed (P<0.05). In addition, the feeding of B. toyo SAU-20 significantly improved the morphological changes of the liver with significant alleviation of dyslipidemia, oxidative stress status and inflammation (P<0.05) indicating the ameliorating effect of B. toyo SAU-20 in hepatic steatosis in T2DM. Therefore, we concluded that, B. toyo SAU-20 alleviated insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis by improving the lipid profiles, antioxidant status and downregulating lipogenic genes as well as pro-inflammation cytokines expression.
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- Zhihua Ren
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease and Human Health of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease and Human Health of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease and Human Health of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease and Human Health of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease and Human Health of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease and Human Health of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease and Human Health of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease and Human Health of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease and Human Health of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Diseases and Environmental Hazards of Sichuan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- New Ruipeng Pet Healthcare Group Co., Ltd.Shenzhen, China
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Ionescu OM, Iacob AT, Mignon A, Van Vlierberghe S, Baican M, Danu M, Ibănescu C, Simionescu N, Profire L. Design, preparation and in vitro characterization of biomimetic and bioactive chitosan/polyethylene oxide based nanofibers as wound dressings. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 193:996-1008. [PMID: 34756969 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Chitosan-based nanofibers (CS-NFs) are excellent artificial extracellular matrices (ECMs) due to the resemblance of CS with the glycosaminoglycans of the natural ECMs. Despite this excellent feature, the poor electrospinnability and mechanical properties of CS are responsible for important limitations in respect to its biomedical applications. To improve the CS's physico-chemical properties, new bioactive and biomimetic CS-NFs were formulated with polyethylene oxide (PEO), having incorporated different active components (ACs) with important beneficial effects for healing. Manuka honey (trophic and antimicrobial effects), propolis (antimicrobial effects), Calendula officinalis infusion (antioxidant effect, reepithelialization stimulating agent), insulin (trophic effect), and L-arginine (angiogenic effect) were selected as ACs. SEM morphology analysis revealed well-alignment, unidirectional arrays, with small diameters, no beads, and smooth surfaces for developed CS_PEO-ACs NFs. The developed NFs showed good biodegradability (NFs mats lost up to 60% of their initial weight in PBS), increased hemocompatibility (hemolytic index less than 4%), and a reduced cytotoxicity degree (cell viability degree more than 90%). In addition, significant antioxidant and antimicrobial effects were noted for the developed NFs which make them suitable for chronic wounds, due to the role of oxidative stress and infection risk in delaying normal wound healing. The most suitable for wound healing applications seems to be CS_PEO@P_C which showed an improved hemolysis index (2.92 ± 0.16%), is non-toxic (cell viability degree more than 97%), and has also significant radical scavenging effect (DPPH inhibition more than 65%). In addition, CS_PEO@P_C presents increased antimicrobial effects, more noticeably for Staphylococcus aureus strain, which is a key feature in preventing wound infection and delaying the healing process. It can be concluded that the developed CS/PEO-ACs NFs are very promising biomaterials for wound care, especially CS_PEO@P_C.
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- Oana Maria Ionescu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iași, 16 University Street, Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iași, 16 University Street, Iasi, Romania
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- Smart Polymeric Biomaterials, Surface and Interface Engineered Materials, Campus Group T, KU Leuven, Andreas Vesaliusstraat 13, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Polymer Chemistry and Biomaterials Group, Center of Macromolecular Chemistry, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281, S4-bis, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iași, 16 University Street, Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iaşi, Mangeron Avenue 73, 700050 Iaşi, Romania; "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iaşi, Mangeron Avenue 73, 700050 Iaşi, Romania; "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; "Prof. Dr. Nicolae Oblu" Emergency Clinical Hospital, 2 Ateneului Street, 700309 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iași, 16 University Street, Iasi, Romania.
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Topical Insulin-Utility and Results in Refractory Neurotrophic Keratopathy in Stages 2 and 3. Cornea 2021; 41:990-994. [PMID: 34483270 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of patients with refractory neurotrophic keratopathy (NK) in stages 2 and 3 treated with topical insulin. METHODS Retrospective analysis of eyes with NK in stages 2 and 3 refractory to standard medical and/or surgical treatment which were treated with topical insulin (1 unit per mL). This treatment was applied 4 times per day and was continued until the persistent epithelial defect (PED) or ulcer resolved. The primary outcome of the study was the complete reepithelialization of the PED or persistent ulcer. "Best-corrected visual acuity" pretreatment and posttreatment, "days until complete reepithelialization" data, and anterior segment photographs were obtained. Outcome measures were compared before and after treatment in both groups using paired and independent samples t tests. RESULTS Twenty-one eyes were included in this study, and 90% achieved complete reepithelialization of the PED and/or persistent ulcer within 7 to 45 days of follow-up. The mean number of days until complete reepithelialization was significantly lower in NK stage 2 (18 ± 9 days) when compared with NK stage 3 (29 ± 11 days) (P = 0.025). The best-corrected visual acuity improved significantly in both NK stage 2 (P < 0.001) and NK stage 3 (P = 0.004). No side effects were reported during the follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that topical insulin drops may be an effective therapeutic in refractory NK. This therapy may prove extremely useful because of its low cost and high accessibility.
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Chakraborty T, Gupta S, Nair A, Chauhan S, Saini V. Wound healing potential of insulin-loaded nanoemulsion with Aloe vera gel in diabetic rats. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Xu Z, Liang B, Tian J, Wu J. Anti-inflammation biomaterial platforms for chronic wound healing. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:4388-4409. [PMID: 34013915 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm00637a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nowadays, there has been an increase in the number of people with chronic wounds, which has resulted in serious health problems worldwide. The rate-limiting stage of chronic wound healing has been found to be the inflammation stage, and strategies for shortening the prolonged inflammatory response have proven to be effective for increasing the healing rate. Recently, various anti-inflammatory strategies (such as anti-inflammatory drugs, antioxidant, NO regulation, antibacterial, immune regulation and angiogenesis) have attracted attention as potential therapeutic pathways. Moreover, various biomaterial platforms based on anti-inflammation therapy strategies have also emerged in the spotlight as potential therapies to accelerate the repair of chronic wounds. In this review, we systematically investigated the advances of various biomaterial platforms based on anti-inflammation strategies for chronic wound healing, to provide valuable guidance for future breakthroughs in chronic wound treatment.
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- Zejun Xu
- Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instrument of Guangdong Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, P. R. China.
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- Center of Digestive Endoscopy, Guangdong Second Provincial general Hospital, No. 466, Xingang Middle Road, Guangzhou 510317, Haizhu District, China.
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- Center of Digestive Endoscopy, Guangdong Second Provincial general Hospital, No. 466, Xingang Middle Road, Guangzhou 510317, Haizhu District, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instrument of Guangdong Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, P. R. China.
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Ionescu OM, Mignon A, Iacob AT, Simionescu N, Confederat LG, Tuchilus C, Profire L. New Hyaluronic Acid/Polyethylene Oxide-Based Electrospun Nanofibers: Design, Characterization and In Vitro Biological Evaluation. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:1291. [PMID: 33920998 PMCID: PMC8071366 DOI: 10.3390/polym13081291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Natural compounds have been used as wound-healing promoters and are also present in today's clinical proceedings. In this research, different natural active components such as propolis, Manuka honey, insulin, L-arginine, and Calendula officinalis infusion were included into hyaluronic acid/poly(ethylene)oxide-based electrospun nanofiber membranes to design innovative wound-dressing biomaterials. Morphology and average fiber diameter were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. Chemical composition was proved by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, which indicated successful incorporation of the active components. The nanofiber membranes with propolis and Calendula officinalis showed best antioxidant activity, cytocompatibility, and antimicrobial properties against pathogen strains Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and had an average diameter of 217 ± 19 nm with smooth surface aspect. Water vapor transmission rate was in agreement with the range suitable for preventing infections or wound dehydration (~5000 g/m2 24 h). Therefore, the developed hyaluronic acid/poly(ethylene)oxide nanofibers with additional natural components showed favorable features for clinical use as wound dressings.
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- Oana Maria Ionescu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iași, 16 University Street, 700028 Iasi, Romania; (O.M.I.); (A.T.I.)
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- Smart Polymeric Biomaterials, Surface and Interface Engineered Materials, Campus Group T, KU Leuven, Andreas Vesaliusstraat 13, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iași, 16 University Street, 700028 Iasi, Romania; (O.M.I.); (A.T.I.)
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania;
- Emergency Clinical Hospital “Prof. Dr. Nicolae Oblu”, 2 Ateneului Street, 700309 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (L.G.C.); (C.T.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (L.G.C.); (C.T.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iași, 16 University Street, 700028 Iasi, Romania; (O.M.I.); (A.T.I.)
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Development of a Topical Insulin Polymeric Nanoformulation for Skin Burn Regeneration: An Experimental Approach. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22084087. [PMID: 33920964 PMCID: PMC8071315 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22084087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Insulin is a peptide hormone with many physiological functions, besides its use in diabetes treatment. An important role of insulin is related to the wound healing process-however, insulin itself is too sensitive to the external environment requiring the protective of a nanocarrier. Polymer-based nanoparticles can protect, deliver, and retain the protein in the target area. This study aims to produce and characterize a topical treatment for wound healing consisting of insulin-loaded poly-DL-lactide/glycolide (PLGA) nanoparticles. Insulin-loaded nanoparticles present a mean size of approximately 500 nm and neutral surface charge. Spherical shaped nanoparticles are observed by scanning electron microscopy and confirmed by atomic force microscopy. SDS-PAGE and circular dichroism analysis demonstrated that insulin preserved its integrity and secondary structure after the encapsulation process. In vitro release studies suggested a controlled release profile. Safety of the formulation was confirmed using cell lines, and cell viability was concentration and time-dependent. Preliminary safety in vivo assays also revealed promising results.
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Sharda D, Attri K, Kaur P, Choudhury D. Protection of lead-induced cytotoxicity using paramagnetic nickel–insulin quantum clusters. RSC Adv 2021; 11:24656-24668. [PMID: 35481039 PMCID: PMC9036906 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra03597e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Pb-toxicity is associated with inflammation which leads to delay in wound healing. Pb2+ utilizes calcium ion channels to enter the cell. Therefore, to achieve effective healing in a Pb-poisoned system, capturing Pb2+ from the circulatory system would be an effective approach without hampering the activity of the calcium ion channel. In this work insulin–nickel fluorescent quantum clusters (INiQCs) have been synthesized and used for the specific detection of Pb2+ ions in vitro and in cell-free systems. INiQCs (0.09 μM) can detect Pb2+ concentrations as low as 10 pM effectively in a cell-free system using the fluorescence turn-off method. In vitro INiQCs (0.45 μM) can detect Pb2+ concentrations as low as 1 μM. INiQCs also promote wound healing which can easily be monitored using the bright fluorescence of INiQCs. INiQCs also help to overcome the wound recovery inhibitory effect of Pb2+in vitro using lead nitrate. This work helps to generate effective biocompatible therapeutics for wound recovery in Pb2+ poisoned individuals. Receptor targeted ferromagnetic Insulin–Nickel Quantum fluorescence Clusters (INiQCs) can specifically detect Pb2+ and prevents Pb2+ poisoning.![]()
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- Deepinder Sharda
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Patiala
- India
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Patiala
- India
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology-Virginia Tech (USA) Center of Excellence in Emerging Materials
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Patiala
- India
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Patiala
- India
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology-Virginia Tech (USA) Center of Excellence in Emerging Materials
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Brazel CB, Simon JC, Tuckermann JP, Saalbach A. Inhibition of 11β-HSD1 Expression by Insulin in Skin: Impact for Diabetic Wound Healing. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9123878. [PMID: 33260645 PMCID: PMC7760287 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9123878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Chronic, non-healing wounds impose a great burden on patients, professionals and health care systems worldwide. Diabetes mellitus (DM) and obesity are globally highly prevalent metabolic disorders and increase the risk for developing chronic wounds. Glucocorticoids (GCs) are endogenous stress hormones that exert profound effects on inflammation and repair systems. 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 1 (11β-HSD1) is the key enzyme which controls local GC availability in target tissues such as skin. Since treatment with GCs has detrimental side effects on skin integrity, causing atrophy and delayed wound healing, we asked whether the dysregulated expression of 11β-HSD1 and consequently local GC levels in skin contribute to delayed wound healing in obese, diabetic db/db mice. We found increased expression of 11β-HSD1 during disturbed wound healing and in the healthy skin of obese, diabetic db/db mice. Cell analysis revealed increased expression of 11β-HSD1 in fibroblasts, myeloid cells and dermal white adipose tissue from db/db mice, while expression in keratinocytes was unaffected. Among diabetes- and obesity-related factors, insulin and insulin-like growth factor 1 down-regulated 11β-HSD1 expression in fibroblasts and myeloid cells, while glucose, fatty acids, TNF-α and IL-1β did not affect it. Insulin exerted its inhibitory effect on 11β-HSD1 expression by activating PI3-kinase/Akt-signalling. Consequently, the inhibitory effect of insulin is attenuated in fibroblasts from insulin-resistant db/db mice. We conclude that insulin resistance in obesity and diabetes prevents the down-regulation of 11β-HSD1, leading to elevated endogenous GC levels in diabetic skin, which could contribute to impaired wound healing in patients with DM.
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- Christina B. Brazel
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, Johannisallee 30, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (C.B.B.); (J.C.S.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, Johannisallee 30, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (C.B.B.); (J.C.S.)
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- Institute of Comparative Molecular Endocrinology, Ulm University, 89081 Ulm, Germany;
- Klinikum der Universität München, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Leipzig University, Johannisallee 30, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (C.B.B.); (J.C.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-341-9725880; Fax: +49-341-9725878
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Abianeh SH, Bajestani SM, Rahmati J, Shahrbaf MA, Shirzad N. The effect of local insulin injection on the healing process of split thickness skin graft donor site: a randomized, double-blind, placebo control clinical trial. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00238-020-01683-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Angiogenesis in Wound Healing following Pharmacological and Toxicological Exposures. CURRENT PATHOBIOLOGY REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40139-020-00212-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Wound healing is a complex physiological process that occurs in the human body involving the sequential activation of multiple cell types and signaling pathways in a coordinated manner. Chronic wounds and burns clearly decrease quality of life of the patients since they are associated with an increase in physical pain and socio-economical complications. Furthermore, incidence and prevalence of chronic wounds (unlike burns) have been increasing mainly due to population aging resulting in increased costs for national health systems. Thus, the development of new and more cost-effective technologies/therapies is not only of huge interest but also necessary to improve the long-term sustainability of national health systems. This review covers the current knowledge on recent technologies/therapies for skin regeneration, such as: wound dressings; skin substitutes; exogenous growth factor based therapy and systemic therapy; external tissue expanders; negative pressure; oxygen; shock wave, and photobiomodulation wound therapies. Associated benefits and risks as well as the clinical use and availability are all addressed for each therapy. Moreover, future trends in wound care including novel formulations using metallic nanoparticles and topical insulin are herein presented. These novel formulations have shown to be promising therapeutic options in the near future that may change the wound care paradigm.
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- André Oliveira
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Research Institute for Medicines, iMed.ULisboa, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Research Institute for Medicines, iMed.ULisboa, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Research Institute for Medicines, iMed.ULisboa, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.,Faculty of Sciences, Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, IBEB, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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Tort S, Demiröz FT, Coşkun Cevher Ş, Sarıbaş S, Özoğul C, Acartürk F. The effect of a new wound dressing on wound healing: Biochemical and histopathological evaluation. Burns 2020; 46:143-155. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Revised: 02/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Wang J, Xu J. Effects of Topical Insulin on Wound Healing: A Review of Animal and Human Evidences. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2020; 13:719-727. [PMID: 32214835 PMCID: PMC7078652 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s237294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Wound healing is a complex biological process that repairs damaged tissues and restores skin integrity. Insulin, a potent factor of wound healing, has been reported for nearly a century to induce rapid recovery of various wounds, as shown by numerous human and animal studies. Although many studies have addressed the healing effect of systemic insulin on burn wound, only few have investigated the efficacy of topical insulin. Thus, this study aimed to review evidence of the effects of topical insulin on wound healing, including on diabetic and non-diabetic wounds. The presented animal and clinical studies support that topical insulin improves wound healing through several mechanisms without causing side effects. Additionally, various wound dressings accelerate the wound healing with controlled and sustained delivery of bioactive insulin. Therefore, topical insulin has been appreciated in field of wound healing, and further studies are needed to improve our understanding of the role of insulin in the healing of various wounds.
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- Jiao Wang
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Jixiong Xu Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwaizheng St., Nanchang, Jiangxi Province330006, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +86 13307086069 Email
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Daemi A, Lotfi M, Farahpour MR, Oryan A, Ghayour SJ, Sonboli A. Topical application of Cinnamomum hydroethanolic extract improves wound healing by enhancing re-epithelialization and keratin biosynthesis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2019; 57:799-806. [PMID: 31760838 PMCID: PMC6882457 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2019.1687525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Context: Cinnamomum verum J. Presl. (Lauraceae) has a high number of polyphenols with insulin-like activity, increases glucose utilization in animal muscle, and might be beneficial for diabetic patients.Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of an ointment prepared from Cinnamomum verum hydroethanolic extract on wound healing in diabetic mice.Materials and methods: A total of 54 male BALB/c mice were divided into three groups: (1) diabetic non-treated group mice that were treated with soft yellow paraffin, (2 and 3) mice that were treated with 5 and 10% C. verum. Two circular full-thickness excisional wounds were created in each mouse, and the trial lasted for 16 d following induction of the wound. Further evaluation was made on the wound contraction ratio, histopathology parameters and mRNA levels of cyclin D1, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), glucose transporter-1 (GLUT-1), total antioxidant capacity, and malondialdehyde of granulation tissue contents. HPLC apparatus was utilized to identify the compounds.Results: The HPLC data for cinnamon hydroethanolic extract identified cinnamaldehyde (11.26%) and 2-hydroxyl cinnamaldehyde (6.7%) as the major components. A significant increase was observed in wound contraction ratio, fibroblast proliferation, collagen deposition, re-epithelialization and keratin biosynthesis in the C. verum-treated groups in comparison to the diabetic non-treated group (p < 0.05). The expression level of cyclin D1, IGF1, GLUT 1 and antioxidant capacity increased in the C. verum-treated groups in comparison to the diabetic non-treated group (p < 0.05).Conclusions: Topical administration of C. verum accelerated wound healing and can possibly be employed in treating the wounds of diabetic patients.
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- Amin Daemi
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz university of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran
- CONTACT Mohammad Reza Farahpour Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, 57159-44867, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, G.C. Evin, Tehran
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Azevedo FF, Moreira GV, Teixeira CJ, Pessoa AFM, Alves MJ, Liberti EA, Carvalho CRO, Araújo EP, Saad MJA, Lima MHM. Topical Insulin Modulates Inflammatory and Proliferative Phases of Burn-Wound Healing in Diabetes-Induced Rats. Biol Res Nurs 2019; 21:473-484. [PMID: 31337227 DOI: 10.1177/1099800419864443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The healing time of burn wounds depends on surface area and depth of the burn and associated comorbidities. Diabetes mellitus (DM) causes delays in the healing process by extending the inflammatory phase. Treatment with topical insulin can improve the inflammatory phase, restore metabolic dysregulation, and modulate impaired cellular signaling in burn wounds. The objective of this study was to evaluate markers of the inflammatory and proliferative phases of second-degree burns after topical insulin treatment in diabetic rats. Type I DM was induced with streptozotocin in male Wistar rats. The animals' backs were shaved and subjected to thermal burning. Rats were randomized into two groups: control diabetic (DC) and insulin diabetic (DI). At Days 7 and 14 postburn, rats were euthanized, and wound-tissue sections were evaluated by hematoxylin and eosin, Weigert, and Verhöeff staining, immunohistochemistry-paraffin, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. A significant increase in reepithelialization was seen on Days 7 and 14 in DI versus DC rats. On Day 7, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, monocyte chemotactic protein (MCP)-1, and F4/80 expression were increased in DI versus DC rats. On Day 14, MCP-1 expression was decreased and F4/80 increased in DI versus DC rats. On Days 7 and 14, Ki-67, transforming growth factor-β1, vascular endothelial growth factor expression, and formation of elastic fibers were increased in DI versus DC rats. Topical insulin modulates burn-wound healing in diabetic animals by balancing inflammation and promoting angiogenesis and formation of elastic fibers.
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- 2 Department of Physiology and Biophysiology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- 3 Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- 4 Department of Cell Biology and Development, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- 4 Department of Cell Biology and Development, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- 5 Department of Anatomy, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- 6 Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Kwon TR, Han SW, Kim JH, Lee BC, Kim JM, Hong JY, Kim BJ. Polydeoxyribonucleotides Improve Diabetic Wound Healing in Mouse Animal Model for Experimental Validation. Ann Dermatol 2019; 31:403-413. [PMID: 33911618 PMCID: PMC7992745 DOI: 10.5021/ad.2019.31.4.403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2018] [Revised: 01/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Wound healing mechanisms is believed to have effects similar to wound healing disorders in diabetic patients, including abnormal inflammatory cells, angiogenesis disorders, and reduced collagen synthesis. Therefore, reestablishment of structural and promoted angiogenesis could be beneficial to promote wound healing process. Objective Therefore, we investigated whether the polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) that was self-production in Korea, could be useful as an intradermal injection for promoting wound healing. Also, we validate for wound healing effect of PDRN using healing-impaired (db/db) mice. Methods In this study, we confirmed the effects of PDRN by creating wound models in in vitro and in vivo model. Using an in vitro wound healing assay, we observed that PDRN stimulated closure of wounded monolayers of human fibroblast cells. PDRN (8.25 mg/ml) or phosphate-buffered saline (0.9% NaCl) was injected once daily into the dermis adjacent to the wound for 12 days after skin injury. Results Time course observations revealed that mice treated with PDRN showed accelerated wound closure and epidermal and dermal regeneration, enhanced angiogenesis. The wound area and depth decreased at 3, 6, 9, and 12 days after skin injury. Histological evaluation showed an increase of vascular endothelial growth factor, CD31, and collagen fibers in the PDRN group compared with the control group, indicating that PDRN was effective in the treatment of delayed wound healing caused by diabetes. Conclusion This study suggests that our PDRN has a wound healing effect in transgenic animal models with cells and diabetes through angiogenesis.
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- Tae-Rin Kwon
- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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Oryan A, Alemzadeh E, Zarei M. Basic concepts, current evidence, and future potential for gene therapy in managing cutaneous wounds. Biotechnol Lett 2019; 41:889-898. [PMID: 31256273 DOI: 10.1007/s10529-019-02701-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Several studies have investigated the role of gene therapy in the healing process. The aim of this review is to explain the gene delivery systems in wound area. RESULTS Ninety-two studies were included and comprehensively overviewed. We described the importance of viral vectors such as adenoviruses, adeno-associated viruses, and retroviruses, and conventional non-viral vectors such as naked DNA injections, liposomes, gene gun, electroporation, and nanoparticles in achieving high-level expression of genes. Application of viral transfection, liposomal vectors, and electroporation were the main gene delivery systems. Genes encoding for growth factors or cytokines have been shown to result in a better wound closure in comparison to application of the synthetic growth factors. In addition, a combination of stem cell and gene therapy has been found an effective approach in regeneration of cutaneous wounds. CONCLUSIONS This article gives an overview of the methods and investigations applied on gene therapy in wound healing. However, clinical investigations need to be undertaken to gain a better understanding of gene delivery technologies and their roles in stimulating wound repair.
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- Ahmad Oryan
- Department of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran
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Guo DF, Rahmouni K. The Bardet-Biedl syndrome protein complex regulates cell migration and tissue repair through a Cullin-3/RhoA pathway. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2019; 317:C457-C465. [PMID: 31216194 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00498.2018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cell motility and migration play critical roles in various physiological processes and disease states. Here, we show that the BBBsome, a macromolecule composed of eight Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) proteins including BBS1, is a critical determinant of cell migration and wound healing. Fibroblast cells derived from mice or humans harboring a homozygous missense mutation (BBS1M390R/M390R) that disrupt the BBSome exhibit defects in migration and wound healing. Furthermore, we demonstrate that BBS1M390R/M390R mice have significantly delayed wound closure. In line with this, we provide data suggesting that BBS1M390R/M390R fibroblasts have impaired platelet-derived growth factor-AA (PDGF) receptor-α signaling, a key regulator of directional cell migration acting as a chemoattractant during postnatal migration responses such as wound healing. In addition, we show that BBS1M390R/M390R fibroblasts have upregulated RhoA expression and activity. The relevance of RhoA upregulation is demonstrated by the ability of RhoA-kinase inhibitor Y27632 to partially rescue the migration defect of BBS1M390R/M390R fibroblasts cells. We also show that accumulation of RhoA protein in BBS1M390R/M390R fibroblasts cells is associated with reduction and inactivation of the ubiquitin ligase Cullin-3. Consistent with this, Cullin-3 inhibition with MLN4924 is sufficient to reduce migration of normal fibroblasts. These data implicate the BBSome in cell motility and tissue repair through a mechanism that involves PDGF receptor signaling and Cullin-3-mediated control of RhoA.
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- Deng-Fu Guo
- Department of Pharmacology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa.,Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa.,Obesity Education and Research Initiative, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa.,Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa.,Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Iowa City, Iowa
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Rousselle P, Braye F, Dayan G. Re-epithelialization of adult skin wounds: Cellular mechanisms and therapeutic strategies. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2019; 146:344-365. [PMID: 29981800 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2018.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 270] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Revised: 04/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Cutaneous wound healing in adult mammals is a complex multi-step process involving overlapping stages of blood clot formation, inflammation, re-epithelialization, granulation tissue formation, neovascularization, and remodelling. Re-epithelialization describes the resurfacing of a wound with new epithelium. The cellular and molecular processes involved in the initiation, maintenance, and completion of epithelialization are essential for successful wound closure. A variety of modulators are involved, including growth factors, cytokines, matrix metalloproteinases, cellular receptors, and extracellular matrix components. Here, we focus on cellular mechanisms underlying keratinocyte migration and proliferation during epidermal closure. Inability to re-epithelialize is a clear indicator of chronic non-healing wounds, which fail to proceed through the normal phases of wound healing in an orderly and timely manner. This review summarizes the current knowledge regarding the management and treatment of acute and chronic wounds, with a focus on re-epithelialization, offering some insights into novel future therapies.
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Stuermer EK, Besser M, Terberger N, Koester V, Bachmann HS, Severing AL. Side effects of frequently used oral antidiabetics on wound healing in vitro. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2018; 392:371-380. [PMID: 30535571 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-018-01597-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and arteriosclerosis are rising in the increasingly aging society, and the number of patients with daily intake of glucose-lowering medication has also increased. Interestingly, knowledge about oral antidiabetics with regard to wound healing is scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify possible (side) effects of the most frequently prescribed oral antidiabetics on skin cells and wound healing. Four oral antidiabetics of different substance classes (i.e., metformin, glibenclamide, sitagliptin, repaglinide) were investigated with regard to the promotion of cell metabolism and migration of human skin fibroblasts and keratinocytes by XTT and scratch assays. In addition, histological and immunohistochemical analyses were performed in a 3D wound model to address the impact of the antidiabetics on regeneration processes, such as cell migration, fibroblast activity, epidermal thickness, and cell apoptosis. In comparison to systemic application, metformin displayed the most adverse effects in vitro in nearly all analyses, interestingly at serum equivalent concentrations. In contrast, sitagliptin and glibenclamide had a slight but insignificant effect on fibroblasts compared with keratinocytes. Repaglinide tended to have a negative influence on keratinocyte metabolism. Interestingly, antidiabetics generally induced a significantly enhanced rate of apoptosis in fibroblasts, with the exception of repaglinide.Antidiabetics influenced key players in wound healing, namely, keratinocytes and fibroblasts. Particularly, metformin impaired human skin cells. These findings should be kept in mind in further studies because of their putative relevance in patients suffering from chronic wounds that do not respond to various wound therapies.
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- Ewa Klara Stuermer
- Institute of Translational Wound Research, Centre for Biomedical Education and Research (ZBAF), Witten/Herdecke University, Stockumer Street 10, 58453, Witten, Germany.
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- Institute of Translational Wound Research, Centre for Biomedical Education and Research (ZBAF), Witten/Herdecke University, Stockumer Street 10, 58453, Witten, Germany
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- Institute of Translational Wound Research, Centre for Biomedical Education and Research (ZBAF), Witten/Herdecke University, Stockumer Street 10, 58453, Witten, Germany
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- Institute of Translational Wound Research, Centre for Biomedical Education and Research (ZBAF), Witten/Herdecke University, Stockumer Street 10, 58453, Witten, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Centre for Biomedical Education and Research (ZBAF), Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Institute of Translational Wound Research, Centre for Biomedical Education and Research (ZBAF), Witten/Herdecke University, Stockumer Street 10, 58453, Witten, Germany
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Everett E, Mathioudakis N. Update on management of diabetic foot ulcers. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2018; 1411:153-165. [PMID: 29377202 PMCID: PMC5793889 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.13569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 408] [Impact Index Per Article: 68.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2017] [Revised: 11/02/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a serious complication of diabetes that results in significant morbidity and mortality. Mortality rates associated with the development of a DFU are estimated to be 5% in the first 12 months, and 5-year morality rates have been estimated at 42%. The standard practices in DFU management include surgical debridement, dressings to facilitate a moist wound environment and exudate control, wound off-loading, vascular assessment, and infection and glycemic control. These practices are best coordinated by a multidisciplinary diabetic foot wound clinic. Even with this comprehensive approach, there is still room for improvement in DFU outcomes. Several adjuvant therapies have been studied to reduce DFU healing times and amputation rates. We reviewed the rationale and guidelines for current standard of care practices and reviewed the evidence for the efficacy of adjuvant agents. The adjuvant therapies reviewed include the following categories: nonsurgical debridement agents, dressings and topical agents, oxygen therapies, negative pressure wound therapy, acellular bioproducts, human growth factors, energy-based therapies, and systemic therapies. Many of these agents have been found to be beneficial in improving wound healing rates, although a large proportion of the data are small, randomized controlled trials with high risks of bias.
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- Estelle Everett
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Jiang XW, Qiao L, Liu L, Zhang BQ, Wang XW, Han YW, Yu WH. Dracorhodin Perchlorate Accelerates Cutaneous Wound Healing in Wistar Rats. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2017; 2017:8950516. [PMID: 29333188 PMCID: PMC5733224 DOI: 10.1155/2017/8950516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Revised: 10/13/2017] [Accepted: 10/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Dracorhodin perchlorate (DP) is extracted from Dragon's blood, which is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, especially in wound healing. The aim of this paper is to investigate the influence of DP ointment, which contained DP dissolved in DMSO and mixed with Vaseline, on cutaneous wound healing in Wistar rats. Forty Wistar rats were divided into two groups: control and DP groups. The skin on the back of each rat was punched with two full-thickness wounds and then treated with the corresponding drug. After 3, 7, 10, 14, and 21 days, four rats were sacrificed for immunological, biochemical, and histological analyses. Compared with the control treatment, DP could significantly promote wound closure. Histological and biochemical analyses of the skin biopsies also showed that DP regulated the expression of inflammatory responses by TNF-α and IL-β and by supporting wound tissue growth and collagen deposition. Western blot revealed that DP could also facilitate the expression of EGF and VEGF proteins. In conclusion, DP promotes wound healing.
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- Xiao-wen Jiang
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 59 Mucai Street, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 59 Mucai Street, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 59 Mucai Street, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 59 Mucai Street, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 59 Mucai Street, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 59 Mucai Street, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 59 Mucai Street, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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Mathew SA, Chandravanshi B, Bhonde R. Hypoxia primed placental mesenchymal stem cells for wound healing. Life Sci 2017. [PMID: 28625360 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2017.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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AIMS To investigate how Placental Mesenchymal Stem Cells (P-MSCs) would adapt themselves and survive under hypoxic conditions which are prevalent in most injury sites. MAIN METHODS P-MSCs were isolated from term placenta and characterised under normoxia and hypoxia (2-2.5% O2). Cells were examined for morphology and surface marker variations by flow cytometry analysis. Glucose stimulated insulin secretion was assayed by Insulin ELISA Kit. Gene expression levels were estimated using Real Time PCR for hypoxia inducible factor1 alpha, Insulin (INS), Glucose transporters (GLUT-1, GLUT-2 and GLUT-3), Adhesion Proteins- Integrins, Fibronectin1 (FN1), E-Cadherin (CDH1), and N-Cadherin (CDH2) and angiogenesis marker VEGFA. Immunofluorescence assay was done to confirm the presence of C-Peptide, GLUT 2, E-Cadherin and ITGB3. Adhesion was confirmed assessed on fibronectin binding. KEY FINDINGS We show that insulin secretion is not hampered under hypoxia. We found an upregulation of glucose transporters under hypoxia indicating enhanced glucose uptake needed to cater to metabolic demands of proliferating cells. Up regulation of adhesion molecules was seen under hypoxia indicative of a favoured environment for retention of cells at the injury site. We also found increased level of angiogenesis of P-MSCs under hypoxia. SIGNIFICANCE Our present study thus demonstrates for the first time that P-MSCs modulate themselves under hypoxic conditions by secreting insulin, up regulating glucose transporters and adhesion molecules and eventually exhibiting an increased angiogenic potential. We thus infer that priming P-MSCs under hypoxia, could make them more suitable for wound healing applications.
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- Suja Ann Mathew
- School of Regenerative Medicine, Manipal University, MAHE, GKVK Post, Bellary Road, Allalasandra, Near Royal Orchid, Yelahanka, Bangalore 560 065, India
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- School of Regenerative Medicine, Manipal University, MAHE, GKVK Post, Bellary Road, Allalasandra, Near Royal Orchid, Yelahanka, Bangalore 560 065, India
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- Dr D Y Patil University, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Maharashtra, Pune 411018, India.
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