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Al-Zahrani M, Bauthman NM, Alzahrani YA, Almohaimeed HM, Alsolami K, Al-Sarraj F, Hakeem GH, Alahmari MA, Azher ZA, Makhlof RTM. Transplantation of hyaluronic acid and menstrual blood-derived stem cells accelerated wound healing in a diabetic rat model. Tissue Cell 2024; 89:102442. [PMID: 38908224 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2024.102442] [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] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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Diabetic wounds require a multifactorial approach because several factors are involved in its occurrence. Herein we investigated whether transplantation of hyaluronic acid (HA) in combination with menstrual blood derived stem cells (MenSCs) could promote healing in diabetic rats. Thirty days after induction of diabetes, sixty animals were randomly planned into four equal groups: the untreated group, HA group, MenSC group, and HA+MenSC group. Sampling was done for histological, molecular, and tensiometrical assessments. Our results indicated that the wound contraction rate, volumes of new epidermis and dermis, collagen density, as well as tensiometrical parameter were considerably increased in the treatment groups compared to the untreated group and these changes were more obvious in the HA+MenSC ones. In addition, the expression levels of TGF-β and VEGF genes were significantly upregulated in treatment groups in comparison with the untreated group and were greater in the HA+MenSC group. This is while expression levels of TNF-α and IL-1β genes were more considerably downregulated in the HA+MenSC group than the other groups. We concluded that the combined use of HA and MenSCs has more effects on diabetic wound healing.
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- Majid Al-Zahrani
- Department of Biological Science, College of Science and Art, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Prince Sultan Medical City (Psmmc), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Science, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Consultant OBGYN, Quality Specialist, Prince Sultan Medical City (Psmmc), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Consultant OBGYN, Quality Specialist, Prince Sultan Medical City (Psmmc), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Genetics, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia; Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia 61511, Egypt
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Meng S, Wei Q, Chen S, Liu X, Cui S, Huang Q, Chu Z, Ma K, Zhang W, Hu W, Li S, Wang Z, Tian L, Zhao Z, Li H, Fu X, Zhang C. MiR-141-3p-Functionalized Exosomes Loaded in Dissolvable Microneedle Arrays for Hypertrophic Scar Treatment. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305374. [PMID: 37724002 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Hypertrophic scar (HS) is a common fibroproliferative disease caused by abnormal wound healing after deep skin injury. However, the existing approaches have unsatisfactory therapeutic effects, which promote the exploration of newer and more effective strategies. MiRNA-modified functional exosomes delivered by dissolvable microneedle arrays (DMNAs) are expected to provide new hope for HS treatment. In this study, a miRNA, miR-141-3p, which is downregulated in skin scar tissues and in hypertrophic scar fibroblasts (HSFs), is identified. MiR-141-3p mimics inhibit the proliferation, migration, and myofibroblast transdifferentiation of HSFs in vitro by targeting TGF-β2 to suppress the TGF-β2/Smad pathway. Subsequently, the engineered exosomes encapsulating miR-141-3p (miR-141-3pOE -Exos) are isolated from adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells transfected with Lv-miR-141-3p. MiR-141-3pOE -Exos show the same inhibitive effects as miR-141-3p mimics on the pathological behaviors of HSFs in vitro. The DMNAs for sustained release of miR-141-3pOE -Exos are further fabricated in vivo. MiR-141OE -Exos@DMNAs effectively decrease the thickness of HS and improve fibroblast distribution and collagen fiber arrangement, and downregulate the expression of α-SMA, COL-1, FN, TGF-β2, and p-Smad2/3 in the HS tissue. Overall, a promising, effective, and convenient exosome@DMNA-based miRNA delivery strategy for HS treatment is provided.
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- Sheng Meng
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
- Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, Beijing, 100048, P. R. China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Beijing, 100048, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Innovation Center for Wound Repair, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610041, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Innovation Center for Wound Repair, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518107, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
- Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, Beijing, 100048, P. R. China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Beijing, 100048, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
- Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, Beijing, 100048, P. R. China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Beijing, 100048, P. R. China
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Huldani H, Kozlitina IA, Alshahrani M, Daabo HMA, Almalki SG, Oudaha KH, Alawadi AH, Alsalamy A, Joshi SK, Mustafa YF. Exosomes derived from adipose stem cells in combination with hyaluronic acid promote diabetic wound healing. Tissue Cell 2023; 85:102252. [PMID: 37922674 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102252] [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] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Diabetic wound is one of the main challenges in dermatology. Although stem cell-based treatment has therapeutic benefits in wound repair, the clinical application is still limited. Herein we investigated whether adipose stem cells -derived exosomes (Exo) loaded on hyaluronic acid (HA) could promote healing in diabetic rats. Sixty diabetic rats were randomly planned into the control group, Exo group, HA group, and HA+Exo group. On days 7, 14, and 21, five rats from each group were sampled for stereological, molecular, and tensiometrical assessments. Our results indicated that the wound closure rate, the total volumes of new epidermis and dermis, the numerical densities of fibroblasts, the length density blood vessels, collagen density as well as tensiometrical parameters of the healed wounds were significantly higher in the treated groups than in the control group, and these changes were more obvious in the HA+Exo ones. Furthermore, the expression of TGF-β and VEGF genes were meaningfully upregulated in all treated groups compared to the control group and were greater in the HA+Exo group. This is while expression of TNF-α and IL-1β, as well as numerical densities of neutrophils decreased more considerably in the HA+Exo group in comparison to the other groups. Generally, it was found that using both HA injection and exosomes has more effect on diabetic wound healing.
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- Huldani Huldani
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia.
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- Department of Pediatric, Preventive Dentistry and Orthodontics, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, College of Pharmacy, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Iraq
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- College of technical engineering, Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq; College of technical engineering, Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Iraq; College of technical engineering, Islamic University of Babylon, Iraq
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- College of technical engineering, Imam Ja'afar Al-Sadiq University, Al-Muthanna 66002, Iraq
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Uttaranchal Institute of Technology, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun 248007, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul 41001, Iraq
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Wound Healing Promotion by Hyaluronic Acid: Effect of Molecular Weight on Gene Expression and In Vivo Wound Closure. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14040301. [PMID: 33800588 PMCID: PMC8065935 DOI: 10.3390/ph14040301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) has been known to play an important role in wound healing process. However, the effect of molecular weight (MW) of exogenously administered HA on the wound healing process has not been fully understood. In this study, we investigated HA with different MWs on wound healing process using human epidermal keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts. Cell proliferation and migration ability were assessed by water soluble tetrazolium (WST) assay and wound scratch assay. We examined the effect of HA addition in a full-thickness wound model in mice and the gene expression related to wound healing. Proliferation and migration of HaCaT cells increased with the increase of MW and concentration of HA. Interleukin (IL-1β), IL-8 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) as well as matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 and MMP-13 were significantly upregulated by high molecular weight (HMW) HA in keratinocytes. Together with VEGF upregulation and the observed promotion of HaCaT migration, HA with the MW of 2290 kDa may hold potential to improve re-epithelialization, a critical obstacle to heal chronic wounds.
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Chen YC, Gad SF, Chobisa D, Li Y, Yeo Y. Local drug delivery systems for inflammatory diseases: Status quo, challenges, and opportunities. J Control Release 2021; 330:438-460. [PMID: 33352244 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Inflammation that is not resolved in due course becomes a chronic disease. The treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases involves a long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs such as corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, often accompanied by dose-dependent side effects. Local drug delivery systems have been widely explored to reduce their off-target side effects and the medication frequency, with several products making to the market or in development over the years. However, numerous challenges remain, and drug delivery technology is underutilized in some applications. This review showcases local drug delivery systems in different inflammatory diseases, including the targets well-known to drug delivery scientists (e.g., joints, eyes, and teeth) and other applications with untapped opportunities (e.g., sinus, bladder, and colon). In each section, we start with a brief description of the disease and commonly used therapy, introduce local drug delivery systems currently on the market or in the development stage, focusing on polymeric systems, and discuss the remaining challenges and opportunities in future product development.
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- Yun-Chu Chen
- Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, Purdue University, 575 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, Purdue University, 575 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut 71526, Egypt
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- Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, Purdue University, 575 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; Integrated product development organization, Innovation plaza, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Hyderabad 500090, India
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- Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, Purdue University, 575 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning 110016, PR China
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- Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, Purdue University, 575 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
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Development of a novel hyaluronic acid membrane for the treatment of ocular surface diseases. Sci Rep 2021; 11:2351. [PMID: 33504908 PMCID: PMC7840674 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-81983-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Ocular surface diseases (OSD) can cause serious visual deterioration and discomfort. Commercial artificial tear solution containing hyaluronic acid (HA) show excellent biocompatibility and unique viscoelastic characteristics. Here, we developed a novel HA membrane (HAM) by chemical crosslinking using 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether for the effective treatment of OSDs. The main purpose of HAMs is to provide sustained release of HA to modulate the wound healing response in OSDs. The safety and efficacy of HAMs were investigated using primary cultured human corneal epithelial cells and various OSD rabbit models. In the dry state, the HAM is firm, transparent, and easy to manipulate. When hydrated, it swells rapidly with high water retention and over 90% transmission of visible light. Human corneal epithelial cells and rabbit eyes showed no toxic response to HAM. Addition of HAMs to the culture medium enhanced human corneal epithelial cell viability and expression of cell proliferation markers. Investigation of HAM wound healing efficacy using mechanical or chemical corneal trauma and conjunctival surgery in rabbits revealed that application of HAMs to the ocular surface enhanced healing of corneal epithelium and reduced corneal limbal vascularization, opacity and conjunctival fibrosis. The therapeutic potential of HAMs in various OSDs was successfully demonstrated.
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Yin JL, Wu Y, Yuan ZW, Gao XH, Chen HD. Advances in scarless foetal wound healing and prospects for scar reduction in adults. Cell Prolif 2020; 53:e12916. [PMID: 33058377 PMCID: PMC7653265 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.12916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Healing after mammalian skin injury involves the interaction between numerous cellular constituents and regulatory factors, which together form three overlapping phases: an inflammatory response, a proliferation phase and a remodelling phase. Any slight variation in these three stages can substantially alter the healing process and resultant production of scars. Of particular significance are the mechanisms responsible for the scar‐free phenomenon observed in the foetus. Uncovering such mechanisms would offer great expectations in the treatment of scars and therefore represents an important area of investigation. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of studies on injury‐induced skin regeneration within the foetus. The information contained in these studies provides an opportunity for new insights into the treatment of clinical scars based on the cellular and molecular processes involved.
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- Jia-Li Yin
- Key Laboratory of Immunodermatology, Ministry of Education, Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.,National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Immunodermatological Theranostics, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Key Laboratory of Immunodermatology, Ministry of Education, Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.,National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Immunodermatological Theranostics, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Key Laboratory of Health Ministry for Congenital Malformation, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Key Laboratory of Immunodermatology, Ministry of Education, Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.,National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Immunodermatological Theranostics, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Key Laboratory of Immunodermatology, Ministry of Education, Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.,National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Immunodermatological Theranostics, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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Chantre CO, Gonzalez GM, Ahn S, Cera L, Campbell PH, Hoerstrup SP, Parker KK. Porous Biomimetic Hyaluronic Acid and Extracellular Matrix Protein Nanofiber Scaffolds for Accelerated Cutaneous Tissue Repair. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:45498-45510. [PMID: 31755704 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b17322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Recent reports suggest the utility of extracellular matrix (ECM) molecules as raw components in scaffolding of engineered materials. However, rapid and tunable manufacturing of ECM molecules into fibrous structures remains poorly developed. Here we report on an immersion rotary jet-spinning (iRJS) method to show high-throughput manufacturing (up to ∼1 g/min) of hyaluronic acid (HA) and other ECM fiber scaffolds using different spinning conditions and postprocessing modifications. This system allowed control over a variety of scaffold material properties, which enabled the fabrication of highly porous (70-95%) and water-absorbent (swelling ratio ∼2000-6000%) HA scaffolds with soft-tissue mimetic mechanical properties (∼0.5-1.5 kPa). Tuning these scaffolds' properties enabled the identification of porosity (∼95%) as a key facilitator for rapid and in-depth cellular ingress in vitro. We then demonstrated that porous HA scaffolds accelerated granulation tissue formation, neovascularization, and reepithelialization in vivo, altogether potentiating faster wound closure and tissue repair. Collectively, this scalable and versatile manufacturing approach enabled the fabrication of tunable ECM-mimetic nanofiber scaffolds that may provide an ideal first building block for the design of all-in-one healing materials.
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- Christophe O Chantre
- Disease Biophysics Group, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Harvard University , Cambridge , Massachusetts 02138 , United States
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine , University of Zurich , Zurich 8044 ZH , Switzerland
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- Disease Biophysics Group, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Harvard University , Cambridge , Massachusetts 02138 , United States
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- Disease Biophysics Group, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Harvard University , Cambridge , Massachusetts 02138 , United States
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- Disease Biophysics Group, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Harvard University , Cambridge , Massachusetts 02138 , United States
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- Disease Biophysics Group, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Harvard University , Cambridge , Massachusetts 02138 , United States
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine , University of Zurich , Zurich 8044 ZH , Switzerland
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- Disease Biophysics Group, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Harvard University , Cambridge , Massachusetts 02138 , United States
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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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Xie Y, Wang H, Mao J, Li Y, Hussain M, Zhu J, Li Y, Zhang L, Tao J, Zhu J. Enhanced in vitro efficacy for inhibiting hypertrophic scar by bleomycin-loaded dissolving hyaluronic acid microneedles. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:6604-6611. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb01449g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Hypertrophic scarring is a widespread skin disorder that affects a patient's confidence and quality of life.
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Franklin JH, Wright ED. Randomized, Controlled, Study of Absorbable Nasal Packing on Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of Rhinosinusitis with Polyposis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 21:214-7. [PMID: 17424883 DOI: 10.2500/ajr.2007.21.3011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background The aim of this study was to establish the effect of absorbable dressing on postoperative discomfort and mucosal healing after sinus surgery. A prospective, randomized, controlled, blinded study was performed. Methods Patients 18–80 years old undergoing sinus surgery were enrolled in the study. Each patient's ethmoid cavities were randomized to receive either absorbable dressing or the standard nonabsorbable sinus packs. Therefore, patients served as their own control. Preoperative CT scan and intraoperative endoscopic photographs were used for staging within the Lund-Mackay system. The procedure was performed as indicated by extent of disease. The remaining absorbable dressing was removed at 2 weeks by endoscopic suctioning in the clinic. Patients completed questionnaires regarding sinus symptoms and discomfort. Postoperative endoscopic appearance was graded by a single rhinologist. Length of follow-up was 6 months. Results Thirty-five patients were randomized. There were no significant adverse events in either group. Patients’ symptom scores improved at 2 weeks and at 1 and 3 months when compared with preoperation. Both groups had similar preoperative grade of disease and extent of surgery. Endoscopic appearance of the absorbable cavity showed a trend toward improvement at 2 weeks (p < 0.05). Endoscopic appearance showed a similar trend toward improvement at 1, 3, and 6 months in the absorbable group (NS). Twenty-seven patients had a strong preference for a particular nasal packing of which 16 of 27 (59.3%) patients preferred the absorbable dressing. Conclusion The absorbable dressing showed a trend toward positive effect on early wound healing and in late results. Strong patient preference was indicated for the absorbable dressing over standard sponges.
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- Jason H Franklin
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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Barnes LA, Marshall CD, Leavitt T, Hu MS, Moore AL, Gonzalez JG, Longaker MT, Gurtner GC. Mechanical Forces in Cutaneous Wound Healing: Emerging Therapies to Minimize Scar Formation. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle) 2018; 7:47-56. [PMID: 29392093 DOI: 10.1089/wound.2016.0709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2016] [Accepted: 12/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Significance: Excessive scarring is major clinical and financial burden in the United States. Improved therapies are necessary to reduce scarring, especially in patients affected by hypertrophic and keloid scars. Recent Advances: Advances in our understanding of mechanical forces in the wound environment enable us to target mechanical forces to minimize scar formation. Fetal wounds experience much lower resting stress when compared with adult wounds, and they heal without scars. Therapies that modulate mechanical forces in the wound environment are able to reduce scar size. Critical Issues: Increased mechanical stresses in the wound environment induce hypertrophic scarring via activation of mechanotransduction pathways. Mechanical stimulation modulates integrin, Wingless-type, protein kinase B, and focal adhesion kinase, resulting in cell proliferation and, ultimately, fibrosis. Therefore, the development of therapies that reduce mechanical forces in the wound environment would decrease the risk of developing excessive scars. Future Directions: The development of novel mechanotherapies is necessary to minimize scar formation and advance adult wound healing toward the scarless ideal. Mechanotransduction pathways are potential targets to reduce excessive scar formation, and thus, continued studies on therapies that utilize mechanical offloading and mechanomodulation are needed.
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- Leandra A. Barnes
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
- Department of Surgery, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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Kishi K, Katsube K, Satoh H, Imanishi N, Nakajima H, Nakajima T. The Fetal Dermal but Not Loose Fascial Mesenchymal Cells Possess Regenerative Activity of Dermal Structure. Cell Transplant 2017; 14:709-14. [PMID: 16405082 DOI: 10.3727/000000005783982729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Fetal skin possesses a regenerative activity until certain developmental stages. However, the origin of cells that regenerate dermis after wounding has not been clarified yet. In the present study we located the origin of cells that reconstruct fetal dermal structure by histological examination and by marking cells in the loose fascia. Next we evaluated the regenerative activity of fetal dermal mesenchymal cells by cotransplanting with fetal epidermal cells onto the skin defect of scid mice. We conclude that fetal dermal mesenchymal cells but not loose fascial cells possess regenerative activity even on the environment in scid mice.
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- Kazuo Kishi
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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Moore AL, Marshall CD, Longaker MT. Minimizing Skin Scarring through Biomaterial Design. J Funct Biomater 2017; 8:jfb8010003. [PMID: 28117733 PMCID: PMC5371876 DOI: 10.3390/jfb8010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2016] [Revised: 01/03/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Wound healing continues to be a major burden to patients, though research in the field has expanded significantly. Due to an aging population and increasing comorbid conditions, the cost of chronic wounds is expected to increase for patients and the U.S. healthcare system alike. With this knowledge, the number of engineered products to facilitate wound healing has also increased dramatically, with some already in clinical use. In this review, the major biomaterials used to facilitate skin wound healing will be examined, with particular attention allocated to the science behind their development. Experimental therapies will also be evaluated.
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- Alessandra L Moore
- Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
- Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
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A Novel Reticular Dermal Graft Leverages Architectural and Biological Properties to Support Wound Repair. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2016; 4:e1065. [PMID: 27826469 PMCID: PMC5096524 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2016] [Accepted: 08/10/2016] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) are frequently used in reconstructive surgery and as scaffolds to treat chronic wounds. The 3-dimensional architecture and extracellular matrix provide structural and signaling cues for repair and remodeling. However, most ADMs are not uniformly porous, which can lead to heterogeneous host engraftment. In this study, we hypothesized that a novel human reticular ADM (HR-ADM; AlloPatch Pliable, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Edison, N.J.) when aseptically processed would have a more open uniform structure with retention of biological components known to facilitate wound healing. Methods: The reticular and papillary layers were compared through histology and scanning electron microscopy. Biomechanical properties were assessed through tensile testing. The impact of aseptic processing was evaluated by comparing unprocessed with processed reticular grafts. In vitro cell culture on fibroblasts and endothelial cells were performed to showcase functional cell activities on HR-ADMs. Results: Aseptically processed HR-ADMs have an open, interconnected uniform scaffold with preserved collagens, elastin, glycosaminoglycans, and hyaluronic acid. HR-ADMs had significantly lower ultimate tensile strength and Young’s modulus versus the papillary layer, with a higher percentage elongation at break, providing graft flexibility. These preserved biological components facilitated fibroblast and endothelial cell attachment, cell infiltration, and new matrix synthesis (collagen IV, fibronectin, von Willebrand factor), which support granulation and angiogenic activities. Conclusions: The novel HR-ADMs provide an open, interconnected scaffold with native dermal mechanical and biological properties. Furthermore, aseptic processing retains key extracellular matrix elements in an organized framework and supports functional activities of fibroblasts and endothelial cells.
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Podolak-Popinigis J, Ronowicz A, Dmochowska M, Jakubiak A, Sachadyn P. The methylome and transcriptome of fetal skin: implications for scarless healing. Epigenomics 2016; 8:1331-1345. [PMID: 27510554 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2016-0068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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AIM Fetal skin is known to heal without scarring. In mice, the phenomenon is observed until the 16-17 day of gestation - the day of transition from scarless to normal healing. The study aims to identify key methylome and transcriptome changes following the transition. MATERIALS & METHODS Methylome and transcriptome profiles were analyzed in murine dorsal skin using microarray approach. RESULTS & CONCLUSION The genes associated with inflammatory response and hyaluronate degradation showed increased DNA methylation before the transition, while those involved in embryonic morphogenesis, neuron differentiation and synapse functions did so after. A number of the methylome alterations were retained until adulthood and correlated with gene expression, while the functional associations imply that scarless healing depends on epigenetic regulation.
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- Justyna Podolak-Popinigis
- Department of Molecular Biotechnology & Microbiology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland.,Department of Biology & Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland.,Tri-City Academic Laboratory Animal Centre - Research & Services Centre, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology & Microbiology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland.,Department of Biology & Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland.,Tri-City Academic Laboratory Animal Centre - Research & Services Centre, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology & Microbiology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland.,Department of Biology & Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland.,Tri-City Academic Laboratory Animal Centre - Research & Services Centre, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology & Microbiology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland.,Department of Biology & Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland.,Tri-City Academic Laboratory Animal Centre - Research & Services Centre, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology & Microbiology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland.,Department of Biology & Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland.,Tri-City Academic Laboratory Animal Centre - Research & Services Centre, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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A Clinical Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Hyaluronan Sponge with Vitamin C Versus Placebo for Scar Reduction. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2016; 4:e792. [PMID: 27536471 PMCID: PMC4977120 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2015] [Accepted: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Background: Scar formation after injury or surgery is a major clinical problem. Individually, hyaluronan, or hyaluronic acid (HA), and vitamin C have been shown to reduce scarring by means of different mechanisms. The authors evaluated the efficacy and safety of an HA sponge system containing an active derivative of vitamin C to determine whether the use of this product promotes healing and reduces inflammation and scarring after surgery. Methods: This double-blind, randomized, prospective study was approved by the local institutional review board. Participants who had unilateral or bilateral surgical scars more than 1 month but less than 18 months old were enrolled. Surgical scars were randomly assigned to receive placebo or HA sponge with vitamin C. Three blinded evaluators reviewed photographs of the incision lines and assessed the scars using a visual analog scale. A patient satisfaction survey was also administered. Participants were followed up at 4 weeks, 12 weeks, and 1 year. Results: Twenty-three patients were enrolled in the study. Six patients dropped out of the study, for a total of 17 patients included in final analysis. Mean (range) age of patient was 43.5 (25–67) years. Mean (range) body mass index was 27.4 (18–36.9) kg/m2. The mean visual analog scale score for scars receiving HA sponge with vitamin C was slightly lower than the scars receiving placebo, but the difference was not statistically significant (t test; P = 0.9). The HA sponge with vitamin C was found to have significant positive findings on a patient satisfaction survey. Conclusions: The HA sponge system with vitamin C is safe to use in any scars older than 4 weeks. It has high patient satisfaction in achieving a better scar after surgery. The micro-roller used to apply the product was easy to use to potentially increase the spread of the medication in older scars.
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Clinical Evaluation of Hyaluronic Acid Sponge with Zinc versus Placebo for Scar Reduction after Breast Surgery. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2016; 4:e791. [PMID: 27536470 PMCID: PMC4977119 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2015] [Accepted: 04/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Scar formation is a major source of dissatisfaction among patients and surgeons. Individually, hyaluronan, or hyaluronic acid (HA), and zinc have been shown to reduce scarring. The authors evaluated the safety and efficacy of an HA sponge with zinc compared with placebo when applied to bilateral breast surgery scars; specifically, they evaluated whether the use of this product modulates inflammation and immediate scarring in treated patients after bilateral breast surgery. METHODS This double-blind, randomized, prospective study was approved by the local institutional review board. Bilateral breast surgery patients with right and left incision lines were randomly assigned to receive HA sponge with zinc or placebo within 2 to 4 days after their procedure. Participants were followed up at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 1 year and evaluated at 12 weeks. Three blinded evaluators reviewed photographs of the incision lines and assessed the scars using a visual analog scale, new scale, and a patient satisfaction survey. RESULTS Nineteen bilateral breast surgery patients were enrolled in the study. Statistical analysis was performed on 14 patients who completed the follow-up. The mean visual analog scale score was lower for the side receiving the HA sponge with zinc (2.6) than for the side receiving placebo (3.0), indicating a better outcome (t test; P = 0.08). The HA sponge with zinc was found to have significant positive findings on a patient satisfaction survey (P = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS This is a preliminary study that shows zinc hyaluronan was associated with high patient satisfaction in achieving a better scar after bilateral breast surgery, irrespective of skin color. It seems to be safe and effective for early scars.
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Lee M, Han SH, Choi WJ, Chung KH, Lee JW. Hyaluronic acid dressing (Healoderm) in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-center study. Wound Repair Regen 2016; 24:581-8. [PMID: 26972358 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.12428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2015] [Accepted: 03/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Fast and complete healing of a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is challenging due to the hostile wound healing environment of the diabetic patients. As a part of a multimodal treatment approach, advanced dressing material using hyaluronic acid (HA) has been found to be effective. However, previous studies have used HA with additional biologics, which interferes in determining the true clinical effect of HA in DFU. To examine the sole effectiveness of HA in DFU treatment, a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-center study was conducted using an HA dressing without additional substances. Thus, 34 patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomized into two groups (the study group: HA dressing material; the control group: conventional dressing material). During the 12-week study period, complete ulcer healing rate was evaluated as a primary endpoint. Additionally, healing velocity and the mean duration for achieving a 50% ulcer size reduction was compared between the two groups as a secondary endpoint. At the end of the study, the study group presented a significantly higher complete healing rate as compared to that in the control group [84.6% (11/13), 41.6% (5/12), respectively, P = 0.041]. Additionally, faster ulcer healing velocity and shorter mean duration for achieving a 50% ulcer size reduction were observed in the study group (P = 0.022 and 0.004, respectively). The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis for the median time for 50% ulcer healing rate also showed a significantly shorter duration in the study group (21 days vs. 39 days, P = 0.0127). Finally, there were no adverse events related to the dressing materials used in the study. As a major component of the extracellular matrix, this study supports the safety and efficacy of a pure HA dressing without additional substances in treating DFU.
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- Moses Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei Sarang Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Greaves NS, Iqbal SA, Hodgkinson T, Morris J, Benatar B, Alonso‐Rasgado T, Baguneid M, Bayat A. Skin substitute‐assisted repair shows reduced dermal fibrosis in acute human wounds validated simultaneously by histology and optical coherence tomography. Wound Repair Regen 2015; 23:483-94. [DOI: 10.1111/wrr.12308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2015] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Nicholas S. Greaves
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research, Institute of Inflammation and RepairThe University of Manchester
- Department of Vascular SurgeryUniversity Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Wythenshawe HospitalManchester
- Bioengineering Group, School of Materials, University of Manchester, andThe Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS TrustThe Royal Oldham HospitalOldham United Kingdom
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research, Institute of Inflammation and RepairThe University of Manchester
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research, Institute of Inflammation and RepairThe University of Manchester
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- Department of Medical Statistics, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation TrustWythenshawe Hospital
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- Department of Histopathology, The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS TrustThe Royal Oldham HospitalOldham United Kingdom
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- Bioengineering Group, School of Materials, University of Manchester, andThe Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS TrustThe Royal Oldham HospitalOldham United Kingdom
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- Department of Vascular SurgeryUniversity Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Wythenshawe HospitalManchester
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research, Institute of Inflammation and RepairThe University of Manchester
- Bioengineering Group, School of Materials, University of Manchester, andThe Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS TrustThe Royal Oldham HospitalOldham United Kingdom
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Walmsley GG, Hu MS, Hong WX, Maan ZN, Lorenz HP, Longaker MT. A mouse fetal skin model of scarless wound repair. J Vis Exp 2015:52297. [PMID: 25650841 DOI: 10.3791/52297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Early in utero, but not in postnatal life, cutaneous wounds undergo regeneration and heal without formation of a scar. Scarless fetal wound healing occurs across species but is age dependent. The transition from a scarless to scarring phenotype occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy in humans and around embryonic day 18 (E18) in mice. However, this varies with the size of the wound with larger defects generating a scar at an earlier gestational age. The emergence of lineage tracing and other genetic tools in the mouse has opened promising new avenues for investigation of fetal scarless wound healing. However, given the inherently high rates of morbidity and premature uterine contraction associated with fetal surgery, investigations of fetal scarless wound healing in vivo require a precise and reproducible surgical model. Here we detail a reliable model of fetal scarless wound healing in the dorsum of E16.5 (scarless) and E18.5 (scarring) mouse embryos.
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- Graham G Walmsley
- Hagey Laboratory for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine; Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine
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- Hagey Laboratory for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine; Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine; Department of Surgery, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i
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- Hagey Laboratory for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine; University of Central Florida College of Medicine
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- Hagey Laboratory for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine
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- Hagey Laboratory for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine
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- Hagey Laboratory for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine; Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine;
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Longinotti C. The use of hyaluronic acid based dressings to treat burns: A review. BURNS & TRAUMA 2014; 2:162-8. [PMID: 27602379 PMCID: PMC5012021 DOI: 10.4103/2321-3868.142398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2014] [Revised: 09/08/2014] [Accepted: 09/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Deep cutaneous lesions such as burns, traumas or ulcers are all conditions characterized by a massive loss of dermis, bringing several important consequences. For the treatment of these conditions, the evolution of material science has made available new dressings based on natural and synthetic polymers. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is involved in many steps of the wound healing process, such as inflammation, granulation and re-epithelialization. In order to overcome the poor physical properties of the native polymer, such as solubility and rapid degradation, insoluble molecules starting from the natural compound were produced via esterification. Thanks to their improved structural properties, the dressings based on these hyaluronic acid derivatives represent a valuable option for the treatment of deep burns. This narrative monograph describes the development and the outcome of the use of these products in burns. The currently available clinical experience suggests that these HA medical devices represent a safe therapeutic method useful for the treatment of acute wounds.
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- Cristina Longinotti
- Research and Development, Anika Therapeutics S.r.l, via Ponte della Fabbrica 3b, 35031 Abano Terme, Italy
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Clinical efficacy of a spray containing hyaluronic Acid and dexpanthenol after surgery in the nasal cavity (septoplasty, simple ethmoid sinus surgery, and turbinate surgery). J Allergy (Cairo) 2014; 2014:635490. [PMID: 25104962 PMCID: PMC4106138 DOI: 10.1155/2014/635490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2014] [Accepted: 06/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background. This prospective, controlled, parallel-group observational study investigated the efficacy of a spray containing hyaluronic acid and dexpanthenol to optimise regular treatment after nasal cavity surgery in 49 patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Methods. The control group received standard therapy. Mucosal regeneration was determined using rhinoscopy sum score (RSS). Pre- and postoperative nasal patency was tested using anterior rhinomanometry. The participants were questioned about their symptoms. Results. Regarding all RSS parameters (dryness, dried nasal mucus, fibrin deposition, and obstruction), mucosal regeneration achieved good final results in both groups, tending to a better improvement through the spray application, without statistically significant differences during the whole assessment period, the mean values being 7.04, 5.00, 3.66, and 3.00 (intervention group) and 7.09, 5.14, 4.36, and 3.33 (control group). No statistically significant benefit was identified for nasal breathing, foreign body sensation, and average rhinomanometric volume flow, which improved by 12.31% (control group) and 11.24% (nasal spray group). Conclusion. The investigational product may have additional benefit on postoperative mucosal regeneration compared to standard cleaning procedures alone. However, no statistically significant advantage could be observed in this observational study. Double-blind, controlled studies with larger populations will be necessary to evaluate the efficacy of this treatment modality.
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King A, Balaji S, Le LD, Marsh E, Crombleholme TM, Keswani SG. Interleukin-10 regulates fetal extracellular matrix hyaluronan production. J Pediatr Surg 2013; 48:1211-1217. [PMID: 23845609 PMCID: PMC3959980 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2013] [Accepted: 03/08/2013] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Mid-gestational (E14.5) fetal wounds heal regeneratively with attenuated inflammation and high levels of hyaluronan (HA) in their extracellular matrix (ECM), whereas late-gestational (E18.5) fetal wounds heal with scarring. IL-10 plays an essential role in the fetal regenerative phenotype and is shown to recapitulate scarless wound healing postnatally. We hypothesize a novel role of IL-10 as a regulator of HA in the ECM. METHODS Murine fetal fibroblasts (FFb) from C57Bl/6 and IL-10-/- mice were evaluated in vitro. Pericellular matrix (PCM) and HA synthesis were quantified using a particle exclusion assay and ELISA. The effects of hyaluronidase and hyaluronan synthase (HAS) inhibitor (4-methylumbelliferone[4-MU]) were evaluated. An ex vivo fetal forearm culture incisional wound model comparing mid-gestation and late-gestation fetuses was used to evaluate IL-10's effect on HA-rich ECM production with pentachrome and immunohistochemistry. RESULTS FFb produce a robust HA-rich PCM which is IL-10 dependent and attenuated with hyaluronidase and HAS inhibition. Mid-gestation fetal wounds produce more ground substance and HA than late-gestation fetal wounds. IL-10 in late-gestation fetal wounds results in elevated ground substance levels and HA staining. CONCLUSIONS Our data demonstrate that IL-10 regulates an HA-rich ECM deposition, suggesting a novel non-immunoregulatory mechanism of IL-10 in mediating regenerative wound healing.
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- Alice King
- Division of Pediatric, Thoracic and General Surgery, The Center for Molecular Fetal Therapy, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Pediatric, Thoracic and General Surgery, The Center for Molecular Fetal Therapy, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Pediatric, Thoracic and General Surgery, The Center for Molecular Fetal Therapy, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Pediatric, Thoracic and General Surgery, The Center for Molecular Fetal Therapy, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
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- Division of Pediatric, Thoracic and General Surgery, The Center for Molecular Fetal Therapy, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
- Corresponding author. Division of General, Thoracic, and Fetal Surgery, The Center for Molecular Fetal Therapy, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45229–3039.
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King A, Balaji S, Marsh E, Le LD, Shaaban AF, Crombleholme TM, Keswani SG. Interleukin-10 regulates the fetal hyaluronan-rich extracellular matrix via a STAT3-dependent mechanism. J Surg Res 2013; 184:671-7. [PMID: 23684616 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2013.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2013] [Revised: 03/08/2013] [Accepted: 04/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The midgestational fetus is capable of regenerative healing. We have recently demonstrated a novel role for the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin 10 (IL-10) as a regulator of hyaluronan (HA) in the extracellular matrix. The signaling pathway of IL-10 has been studied in monocytes but is unknown in dermal fibroblasts. We hypothesized IL-10 signals through its primary receptor, IL-10R1, to activate STAT3, resulting in HA synthesis. METHODS Murine midgestational (E14.5) fetal fibroblasts were evaluated in vitro. Pericellular matrix was quantified using a particle exclusion assay. STAT3 levels and cellular localization were evaluated by Western blot/band densitometry and immunocytochemistry/confocal microscopy. HA levels were quantified by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The effects of IL-10R1 signal blockade by a neutralizing antibody and STAT3 inhibition were evaluated. An ex vivo midgestation fetal forearm culture incisional wound model in control and transgenic IL-10-/- mice was used to evaluate the role of STAT3 on the extracellular matrix. RESULTS Fetal fibroblasts produce a robust hyaluronan-rich pericellular matrix that is IL-10R1 and STAT3 dependent. Inhibition of IL-10R1 signaling results in decreased phosphorylated STAT3 levels and inhibition of nuclear localization. Inhibition of STAT3 results in decreased HA production. At day 3, midgestation fetal wounds have efficient re-epithelialization, which is significantly slowed in IL-10-/- wounds at the same gestation and with inhibition of STAT3. CONCLUSIONS Our data demonstrate that IL-10 regulates HA synthesis through its primary receptor IL-10R1 and STAT3 activation. This supports a novel nonimmunoregulatory mechanism of IL-10 in its role in fetal regenerative wound healing.
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- Alice King
- The Center for Molecular Fetal Therapy, Division of Pediatric, Thoracic and General Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3039, USA
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Caskey RC, Allukian M, Lind RC, Herdrich BJ, Xu J, Radu A, Mitchell ME, Liechty KW. Lentiviral-mediated over-expression of hyaluronan synthase-1 (HAS-1) decreases the cellular inflammatory response and results in regenerative wound repair. Cell Tissue Res 2012; 351:117-25. [DOI: 10.1007/s00441-012-1504-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2012] [Accepted: 09/14/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The polysaccharide hyaluronan (HA) (synonyms - hyaluronic acid, hyaluronate) is a versatile, polymorphic, glycosoaminoglycan with vast biological functions. HA is found throughout the body, primarily residing in skin, thus playing an important role in wound healing. Research regarding HA's function has changed over the years, primarily focussing on a particular aspect or function. The contribution of HA in each stage of normal wound healing as well as its clinical wound dressing applications will be examined.
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- Joseph S Frenkel
- Wound Healing Research Unit, Department of Wound Healing, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The mid-gestation fetus is capable of regenerative healing with wound healing indistinguishable from surrounding skin. This review aims to evaluate the current knowledge of how the mid-gestation fetus heals without scar and the implications of these findings in efforts to recapitulate the fetal regenerative phenotype in the postnatal environment. RECENT FINDINGS It has been over 30 years since the empirical observation that the fetus heals without scar; yet, the underlying mechanisms of this phenomenon have not been elucidated. Fetal wound healing is characterized by a distinct growth factor profile, an attenuated inflammatory response with an anti-inflammatory cytokine profile, an extracellular matrix rich in type III collagen and hyaluronan, attenuated biomechanical stress, and a potential role for stem cells. Current therapies to minimize scarring in postnatal wounds have attempted to recapitulate singular aspects of the fetal regenerative phenotype and have met with varying degrees of clinical success. We now have the molecular tools to more completely comprehend the fundamental mechanisms of fetal regenerative wound repair, which has the potential to provide insights into the identification of therapeutic targets to minimize the scar formation. SUMMARY Successful therapies that help minimize postnatal scar formation can be realized through understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of fetal regenerative wound healing. These insights will have implications not only for cutaneous wound healing, but also potentially for any disease process characterized by excessive fibroplasia.
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Rolfe KJ, Grobbelaar AO. A review of fetal scarless healing. ISRN DERMATOLOGY 2012; 2012:698034. [PMID: 22675640 PMCID: PMC3362931 DOI: 10.5402/2012/698034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2012] [Accepted: 03/13/2012] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Wound healing is a complex process involving a number of processes. Fetal regeneration has been shown to have a number of differences compared to scar-forming healing. This review discusses the number of differences identified in fetal regeneration. Understanding these differences may result in new therapeutic targets which may reduce or even prevent scarring in adult healing.
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- K J Rolfe
- Institute for Plastic Surgery Research and Education, The Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, London NW3 2QG, UK
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Fetal Skin Possesses the Ability to Regenerate Completely: Complete Regeneration of Skin. Keio J Med 2012; 61:101-8. [DOI: 10.2302/kjm.2011-0002-ir] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A group of small non-coding RNA molecules, termed microRNAs (miRNAs), have generated considerable interest in recent years due to their central role in a growing number of biologic processes. Serving as post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression, miRNAs have also emerged as critical factors in the pathogenesis of many diseases. As a result, they show great potential as accurate diagnostic and prognostic markers, as well as viable therapeutic targets for treating disease. It has been proposed that miRNAs play a significant role in cutaneous wound repair and that aberrant miRNA expression may result in disorganized or poor healing. Specific patterns of miRNA expression have been identified in wound healing models. miRNAs are important regulators of leucocyte function and the cytokine network, and are necessary for endothelial cell migration and capillary formation. These molecules also control proliferation and differentiation of wound-specific cells and can determine extracellular matrix composition. This article reviews the evidence for miRNA regulation of inflammation, angiogenesis, fibroblast function, keratinocyte function, and apoptosis, which are essential components for effective wound repair. The future potential for improving wound healing outcomes using miRNA-based therapies is also discussed.
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Edward M, Quinn JA, Sands W. Keratinocytes stimulate fibroblast hyaluronan synthesis through the release of stratifin: A possible role in the suppression of scar tissue formation. Wound Repair Regen 2011; 19:379-86. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-475x.2011.00678.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Oh CH, Oh JH, Kim SH, Cho JH, Yoon JP, Kim JY. Effectiveness of subacromial anti-adhesive agent injection after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: prospective randomized comparison study. Clin Orthop Surg 2011; 3:55-61. [PMID: 21369479 PMCID: PMC3042170 DOI: 10.4055/cios.2011.3.1.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2009] [Accepted: 03/26/2010] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair generally has a good clinical outcome but shoulder stiffness after surgery due to subacromial adhesion is one of the most common and clinically important complications. Sodium hyaluronate (HA) has been reported to be an anti-adhesive agent in a range of surgical procedures. However, there are few reports of the outcomes of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair of the shoulder. This study examined whether a subacromial injection of HA/carboxymethylated cellulose (CMC) affected the postoperative shoulder stiffness and healing of rotator cuff repair, as well as the safety of an injection. METHODS Between January 2008 and May 2008, 80 consecutive patients with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were enrolled. The patients were assigned randomly to the HA/CMC injection group (n = 40) or control group (n = 40). All patients were evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, passive range of motion at 2, 6 weeks, 3, 6, 12 months after surgery, and the functional scores at 6, 12 months postoperatively. Cuff healing was also evaluated using CT arthrography or ultrasonography at 6 or 12 months after surgery. RESULTS The HA/CMC injection group showed faster recovery of forward flexion at 2 weeks postoperatively than the control group but the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.09). There were no significant difference in pain VAS, internal rotation, external rotation and functional scores between two groups at each follow-up period. The functional scores improved 6 months after surgery in both groups but there were no differences between the two groups. The incidence of unhealed rotator cuff was similar in the two groups. There were no complications related to an injection of anti-adhesive agents including wound problems or infections. CONCLUSIONS A subacromial injection of an anti-adhesive agent after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair tended to produce faster recovery in forward flexion with no adverse effects on cuff healing. However, its anti-adhesive effects after rotator cuff repair should be considered carefully with further studies.
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- Chung Hee Oh
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, S-Seoul Hospital, Suwon, Korea
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LEE JINWOONG, KIM BEOMJOON, KIM MYEUNGNAM, LEE CHANGKYUN. Treatment of Acne Scars Using Subdermal Minimal Surgery Technology. Dermatol Surg 2010; 36:1281-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2010.01623.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Colella G, Cannavale R, Vicidomini A, Rinaldi G, Compilato D, Campisi G. Efficacy of a spray compound containing a pool of collagen precursor synthetic aminoacids (l-proline, l-leucine, l-lysine and glycine) combined with sodium hyaluronate to manage chemo/radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis: preliminary data of an open trial. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2010; 23:143-151. [PMID: 20378002 DOI: 10.1177/039463201002300113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Oral mucositis (OM) is a very frequent and potentially severe complication experienced by patients receiving chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, which often leads to significant morbidity and mortality, and decreased quality of life, and is very costly. Despite its severity and prevalence, there is no standard recognised management today. The aim of this open clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and compliance of a new spray compound containing sodium hyaluronate (SH) and a pool of collagen precursor amino acids (AAs) combined with sodium hyaluronate (SH) to manage radio/chemotherapy-induced OM. Twenty-seven consecutive patients with OM were treated according to the manufacturers instructions. At time T0 (baseline before intervention), we evaluated the following parameters: (i) pain score (by linear visual analogue scale; 0100) and (ii) severity of OM scored according to WHO Mucositis scale. The treatment efficacy was evaluated on i) pain score, ii) clinical resolution index (CRI) and iii) patient compliance at times T01 (after 2 hours), T1 (after 24 hours), T2 (after 72 hours), T3 (after 7 days) and T4 (after 14 days). Results showed that painful symptoms were significantly reduced after only 2 hours of spray administration compared with baseline measurements (p less than 0.0001; z=-4.541). A progressive reduction of pain through the 2 weeks was also noted (p less than 0.0001). Patient lesions treated with SH-Asbased spray also significantly improved after 72 hours of treatment (p=0.0051; z=-2.803). During the two-week observation, all patients significantly improved from the baseline (p less than 0.0001) and progressively ameliorated their ability to swallow foods and liquids. The compliance of all patients to the product was very good, and at the end of the study there were no adverse effects. The results suggest that the SHAAs-based spray accelerates lesion healing and above all helps to manage mucositis pain, especially in terms of immediate pain relief (after 2 hours from application). Although further randomized controlled studies are recommended, our findings suggest that frequent applications of this spray may offer rapid and effective pain management, aiding faster mucosal wound healing.
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- G Colella
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Second University of Naples, Italy.
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Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG, Shank RC, Slaga TJ, Snyder PW, Andersen FA. Final report of the safety assessment of hyaluronic acid, potassium hyaluronate, and sodium hyaluronate. Int J Toxicol 2009; 28:5-67. [PMID: 19636067 DOI: 10.1177/1091581809337738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, and potassium hyaluronate function in cosmetics as skin conditioning agents at concentrations up to 2%. Hyaluronic acid, primarily obtained from bacterial fermentation and rooster combs, does penetrate to the dermis. Hyaluronic acid was not toxic in a wide range of acute animal toxicity studies, over several species and with different exposure routes. Hyaluronic acid was not immunogenic, nor was it a sensitizer in animal studies. Hyaluronic acid was not a reproductive or developmental toxicant. Hyaluronic acid was not genotoxic. Hyaluronic acid likely does not play a causal role in cancer metastasis; rather, increased expression of hyaluronic acid genes may be a consequence of metastatic growth. Widespread clinical use of hyaluronic acid, primarily by injection, has been free of significant adverse reactions. Hyaluronic acid and its sodium and potassium salts are considered safe for use in cosmetics as described in the safety assessment.
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- Lillian C Becker
- MS, Cosmetic Ingredient Review, 1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 412, Washington, DC 20036, USA.
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Huang L, Gu H, Burd A. A reappraisal of the biological effects of hyaluronan on human dermal fibroblast. J Biomed Mater Res A 2009; 90:1177-85. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.32173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The effect of pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) skin gelatin polypeptides on UV radiation-induced skin photoaging in ICR mice. Food Chem 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2009.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Witte SH, Olaifa AK, Lewis AJ, Eggleston RB, Halper J, Kietzmann M, Baeumer W, Mueller PE. Application of Exogenous Esterified Hyaluronan to Equine Distal Limb Wounds. J Equine Vet Sci 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Rhett JM, Ghatnekar GS, Palatinus JA, O'Quinn M, Yost MJ, Gourdie RG. Novel therapies for scar reduction and regenerative healing of skin wounds. Trends Biotechnol 2008; 26:173-80. [PMID: 18295916 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2007.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 165] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2007] [Revised: 12/12/2007] [Accepted: 12/12/2007] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Fibrotic scars deposited during skin wound healing can cause disfiguration and loss of dermal function. Scar differentiation involves inputs from multiple cell types in a predictable and overlapping sequence of cellular events that includes inflammation, migration/proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition. Research into the molecular mechanisms underpinning these processes in embryonic and adult wounds has contributed to the development of a growing number of novel therapeutic approaches for improving scar appearance. This review discusses some of these emerging strategies for shifting the balance of healing from scarring to regeneration in the context of non-pathological wounds. Particular focus is given to potential therapies based on transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta signaling and recent unexpected findings involving targeting of gap junctional connexins. Lessons learned in promoting scarless healing of cutaneous injuries might provide a basis for regenerative healing in other scenarios, such as spinal cord rupture or myocardial infarction.
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- J Matthew Rhett
- Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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Price RD, Berry MG, Navsaria HA. Hyaluronic acid: the scientific and clinical evidence. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2007; 60:1110-9. [PMID: 17466613 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2007.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 230] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2006] [Revised: 11/01/2006] [Accepted: 03/05/2007] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring biopolymer whose molecular structure is highly conserved between mammalian species. First described in 1934, it has since been used across a wide variety of medical fields as diverse as neurosurgery and cutaneous wound healing. Presently it has reached prominence in cosmetic practice where it is now the injectable dermal filler of choice for most surgeons. We used our experience of this technology with searches in the English language literature for the purpose of a systematic review. We present an overview, including the scientific evidence for its use in wound healing and, briefly, in other fields. We summarise the evidence for and against hyaluronic acid and provide a resumé of the current technologies available in fields such as skin regeneration and wound healing, in addition to cosmetic surgery. This overview is not intended to teach the reader about the various formulations currently on the market or how to use these materials clinically - rather to provide a solid scientific background enabling the reader to understand the attributes (and otherwise) of the material. We hope to allow clinicians to assess the evidence for a material now in common use in order that they may be fully aware of its properties.
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Yannas IV. Similarities and differences between induced organ regeneration in adults and early foetal regeneration. J R Soc Interface 2006; 2:403-17. [PMID: 16849201 PMCID: PMC1618502 DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2005.0062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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At least three organs (skin, peripheral nerves and the conjunctiva) have been induced to regenerate partially in adults following application of porous, degradable scaffolds with highly specific structure (templates). Templates blocked contraction and scar formation by inducing a reduction in the density of contractile fibroblasts (probably myofibroblasts) and by preventing these cells to organize themselves appropriately in the wound. In contrast, during early foetal healing, myofibroblasts were absent and wounds did not close by contraction but rather by spontaneous regeneration. The adult regenerative process has so far led to imperfect recovery of the physiological anatomy of skin (skin appendages were missing), while early foetal healing has led to apparently complete restoration. Furthermore, the mechanism of the adult regenerative process involves thwarting of myofibroblast function while, during early foetal healing, differentiation of myofibroblasts has not yet occurred. The data suggest that induced organ regeneration in the adult is the result of partial reversion to early foetal healing. If so, the adult may conceal a foetal response that may be subject to activation following application of highly active scaffolds or of other substances or cells.
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- Ioannis V Yannas
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.
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Klewer SE, Yatskievych T, Pogreba K, Stevens MV, Antin PB, Camenisch TD. Has2 expression in heart forming regions is independent of BMP signaling. Gene Expr Patterns 2006; 6:462-70. [PMID: 16458617 DOI: 10.1016/j.modgep.2005.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2005] [Revised: 11/11/2005] [Accepted: 11/15/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Heart septation and valve malformations constitute the most common birth defects. These cardiac structures arise from the endocardial cushions through dynamic interactions between cells and the extracellular matrix (cardiac jelly). Targeted deletion of the hyaluronan synthase-2 (Has2) gene in mice results in an absence of cardiac jelly and endocardial cushions, a loss of vascular integrity, and embryonic death at E9.5. Despite the requirements for Has2 and its synthetic product hyaluronan (HA) in the developing cardiovascular system, little is known about the normal expression pattern of Has2 or the factors regulating Has2 gene transcription during development. Bmp signaling is an important regulator of cardiac myogenesis, and is also important for endocardial cushion formation. The current study defines the embryonic expression pattern of Has2 and explores the regulation of Has2 gene expression by Bmp signaling. In situ hybridization studies demonstrate dynamic Has2 expression patterns during myocardial cell development and cardiac tube formation, formation of the cardiac endocardial cushions, and cushion invasion by valve primordial cells. Despite overlapping regional expression of Bmp2 in the late gastrula anterior lateral endoderm and Has2 in the adjacent cardiogenic mesoderm, application of noggin-expressing CHO cells beneath the endoderm failed to perturb normal Has2 expression. Thus, in contrast to many genes expressed in the heart forming region, regulation of Has2 in the cardiogenic mesoderm is independent of Bmp signaling.
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- Scott E Klewer
- Department of Pediatrics, Arizona Health Sciences Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724, USA.
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Colwell AS, Krummel TM, Longaker MT, Lorenz HP. An In Vivo Mouse Excisional Wound Model of Scarless Healing. Plast Reconstr Surg 2006; 117:2292-6. [PMID: 16772931 DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000219340.47232.eb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to develop a reproducible murine model of fetal scarless wound healing. METHODS One-millimeter excisional wounds were made in fetal skin at gestational days 16.5 (E17) and 18.5 (E19) (term = day 21.5, or E22) and marked with India ink. Fetal mortality was less than 30 percent in E17 fetuses and 0 percent in E19 fetuses. Control postnatal 2-mm open wounds were made in 3-week-old mice. RESULTS At 48 hours, E17 skin wounds had healed completely. E19 skin wounds also healed but were marked by skin irregularity at the wound site. Histologically, E17 wounds had fine reticular collagen architecture by trichrome staining and hair follicle regeneration. In contrast, E19 wounds healed with collagen deposition and scar formation and no hair follicle regeneration. CONCLUSIONS The authors have developed a reliable mouse model of fetal scarless repair to help elucidate the mechanism of scarless wound healing to take advantage of genetically modified animals. The knowledge gained may be used to manipulate scarring in the adult to produce a more fetal-like wound.
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- Amy S Colwell
- Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Children's Surgical Research Program, Stanford, Calif. 94305-5148, USA
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Price RD, Myers S, Leigh IM, Navsaria HA. The role of hyaluronic acid in wound healing: assessment of clinical evidence. Am J Clin Dermatol 2006; 6:393-402. [PMID: 16343027 DOI: 10.2165/00128071-200506060-00006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Hyaluronic acid (hyaluronan), a naturally occurring polymer within the skin, has been extensively studied since its discovery in 1934. It has been used in a wide range of medical fields as diverse as orthopedics and cosmetic surgery, but it is in tissue engineering that it has been primarily advanced for treatment. The breakdown products of this large macromolecule have a range of properties that lend it specifically to this setting and also to the field of wound healing. It is non-antigenic and may be manufactured in a number of forms, ranging from gels to sheets of solid material through to lightly woven meshes. Epidermal engraftment is superior to most of the available biotechnologies and, as such, the material shows great promise in both animal and clinical studies of tissue engineering. Ongoing work centers around the ability of the molecule to enhance angiogenesis and the conversion of chronic wounds into acute wounds.
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- Richard D Price
- South Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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Akeson WH, Massie JB, Huang B, Giurea A, Sah R, Garfin SR, Kim CW. Topical high-molecular-weight hyaluronan and a roofing barrier sheet equally inhibit postlaminectomy fibrosis. Spine J 2005; 5:180-90. [PMID: 15749618 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2004.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2003] [Accepted: 06/19/2004] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT The relevance of epidural fibrosis to failed back surgical outcomes remains controversial. Previous studies on the correlation between epidural fibrosis and clinical outcome after laminectomy are inconclusive, and clinical approaches applied to reduce postlaminectomy spinal canal scarring have produced mixed outcomes. PURPOSE Improved preclinical models are required to address the fundamental question of the relationship between postlaminectomy fibrosis and chronic pain. This study is directed at establishing small animal postlaminectomy models characterized by significantly reduced scar within the spinal canal postoperatively. Such preclinical models are offered as a platform for future studies to explore the potential relationship between postlaminectomy epidural fibrosis and persistent neuropathy with its potential for altered spinal mechanisms for pain processing, so-called spinal facilitation. Such experiments could be constructed in these models for comparison of pain behavior and its underlying neurochemistry both in the presence and absence of extensive postlaminectomy epidural scar. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING A modified rat laminectomy model was employed to assess epidural fibrosis using a quantitative biochemical collagen assessment approach along with correlative histology. This group served as the control for comparison with groups in which antifibrotic measures were employed. We compared antifibrotic efficacy of a bioabsorbable roofing barrier sheet placed over the laminectomy defect with topical high-molecular-weight hyaluronan (HMW HA) gel, each applied postoperatively to prevent proliferative epidural scarring. Routine biomechanical tensile strength testing was employed to assess wound-healing strength. METHODS A bilateral laminectomy (L5 and L6) with associated unilateral disc injury (L5-L6) was performed in 98 male Harlan Sprague-Dawley rats. The laminectomy models described incorporated a unilateral disc injury at L5-L6 because herniated disc material has been shown to contribute proinflammatory cytokines in the postoperative wound. Five groups were employed for the study: 1) normal controls without surgery; 2) a laminectomy-disc injury group without treatment; 3) a laminectomy-disc injury group treated with topical HMW HA gel; 4) a laminectomy-disc injury group treated with 0.2-mm thick bioabsorbable roofing barrier sheet in which a protected space was maintained between overlying paraspinous muscles and the dura and 5) a 0.02-mm thin barrier sheet treatment group in which the sheet was placed directly on the dura. The animals were sacrificed at 3- and 8-week postoperative intervals for analysis. The dissected specimens were studied biochemically for hydroxyproline content to estimate total collagen within the canal and on the dura between L4 and L7. Additional specimens were prepared histologically and stained with Masson-Goldner Trichrome stain to confirm presence of proliferative collagen and to describe the presence or absence of wound-healing scar adherence to the dura. The surgical incisions were studied biomechanically by uniaxial tensile testing to determine ultimate force, strain and prefailure stiffness. Statistics were performed using analysis of variance. RESULTS Gross appearance and histology studies showed that the untreated laminectomy group demonstrated postoperative scar formation that is adherent between the wound and the dorsum of the dura mater in both 3- and 8-week groups. Proliferative scar was substantially increased grossly between the 3- and 8-week intervals. By gross observation there was adherence of the L5 spinal nerve to the underlying disc and adjacent pedicle on the disc injury side. Gross observation of treatment groups, in contrast, disclosed that both the 0.2-mm thick roofing barrier sheet and topical HMW HA gel each prevented scar attachment to the dural sleeve at both the 3- and 8-week postoperative intervals. Furthermore, both the HMW HA gel and 0.2-mm thick roofing barrier sheet treatment groups had significant reduction of total collagen content in the laminectomy specimens measured biochemically at the two time periods compared with the untreated controls. Histologically, the HMW HA gel and the 0.2-mm thick barrier sheet findings were consistent with the gross observations concerning lack of adherence between scar of the overlying wound and the dura. Notably, both the 0.2- and the 0.02-mm barrier sheets became enveloped by a fibrotic envelope consistent with a foreign body reaction. In the group in which the 0.02-mm thin sheet was placed within the canal on top of the dura, there was an increase of fibrosis around the sheet within the canal leading to a space-occupying mass within the canal. Although the 0.2-mm thick roofing barrier placed external to the canal became enveloped by scar, it appeared to attract proliferative scar away from the epidural space, leaving the dura relatively free of scarring or adherence to overlying tissues. The mechanical properties of the incisional wound increased significantly between 3 and 8 weeks. The ultimate strength, stress, strain and stiffness of the several groups were similar at each time point. CONCLUSION These results provide two preclinical rat laminectomy models of potential usefulness for the future study of the relevance of epidural fibrosis to behaviorally defined pain states, and for the study of the potential of an altered neurochemical signature in postlaminectomy pain conditions. Such preclinical models have become standard in studies of pain behavior and its neurochemistry in preclinical sciatic nerve and spinal nerve injury models, and should be of utility in the studies of postlaminectomy fibrosis. There was progressive scar proliferation and maturation in the untreated postlaminectomy group in the postoperative interval between 3 and 8 weeks. HMW HA gel applied topically and a 0.2-mm thick bioabsorbable Macropore sheet used as a roofing barrier each significantly reduced postlaminectomy proliferative scar without affecting the integrity of incisional wound healing. However, if the 0.02-mm thin barrier sheet used in this study is placed within the canal in contact with the dura and adjacent to the pedicles, the process of reabsorption results in a fibrotic mass within the canal. The preferred barrier sheet placement for this model is clearly in a roofing position bridging over the open epidural space. It must be placed in a manner to block off the paraspinous muscle healing response and still leave a gap between the sheet and the dura.
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- Wayne H Akeson
- Department of Orthopaedics, Veterans Administration San Diego Health Care System and University of California, San Diego, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr., 112D, San Diego, CA 92161, USA.
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Suzuki S, Itoh K, Ohyama K. An in-vivo experimental model for studying wound-healing after laser irradiation in the mouse foetus. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2004; 32:193-8. [PMID: 15262248 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2004.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2002] [Accepted: 02/02/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to develop an experimental model to study wound-healing in the mouse foetus by inducing an injury with an argon laser. MATERIAL AND METHODS ICR strain mouse dams were used in this study at day 14 of gestation. Laparotomy was performed on the dams under sodium pentobarbital anaesthesia, and foetuses were exposed from the uterus while wrapped in the amnion. Laser radiation was conducted through the amniotic membrane, and the beam was focused on to the naso-labial region. After laser irradiation, the foetus was returned to the abdominal cavity of the dam. Then the abdominal wall was closed, and an extrauterine pregnancy was maintained. Foetuses were sacrificed at intervals and wound healing was examined histologically. RESULTS Immediately after laser irradiation, the foetal epithelium was detached and degeneration of the epithelium and subepithelial mesenchymal tissue were observed. Twenty-four hours after laser irradiation, normal epithelial cells surrounding the wound began to migrate along the margin of the degenerate tissue mass. By seventy-two hours after laser irradiation, the laser-induced wound had recovered, and scar formation was not observed. CONCLUSION The application of an argon laser allowed to inflict a wound on a mouse foetus without damaging the amnion, and this experimental model appeared to be useful for studying the mechanism of foetal wound-healing.
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- Shoichi Suzuki
- Section of Maxillofacial Orthognathics, Department of Maxillofacial Restoration, Division of Maxillofacial/Neck Reconstruction, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
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Kirker KR, Luo Y, Morris SE, Shelby J, Prestwich GD. Glycosaminoglycan Hydrogels as Supplemental Wound Dressings for Donor Sites. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 25:276-86. [PMID: 15273469 DOI: 10.1097/01.bcr.0000124790.69026.3d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Chemically crosslinked glycosaminoglycan (GAG) hydrogel films were evaluated as biointeractive dressings in a porcine model for donor-site autograft wounds. Multiple 5 x 5 x 0.03 cm wounds were created on the dorsum of pigs. Half of the wounds were treated with a GAG film plus an occlusive dressing (Tegaderm), whereas the other half were treated with Tegaderm alone. At 3, 5, or 7 days after surgery, the partially healed wounds were excised and evaluated histologically for three animals at each time point. By day 3, epithelial cells had proliferated and migrated from wound edges and from epithelial islands associated with residual hair follicles to begin to cover the wound bed. A statistically significant increase in coverage was observed for GAG + Tegaderm-dressed wounds than for those with Tegaderm alone at day 3 and day 5 post-surgery. By day 7, all treatment groups were completely healed. Thus, GAG hydrogels accelerated wound healing by enhancing re-epithelialization.
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- K R Kirker
- Department of Bioengineering, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84108-1257, USA
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Kelly MA, Goldberg VM, Healy WL, Pagnano MW, Hamburger MI. Osteoarthritis and beyond: a consensus on the past, present, and future of hyaluronans in orthopedics. Orthopedics 2003; 26:1064-79; quiz 1080-1. [PMID: 14577532 DOI: 10.3928/0147-7447-20031001-19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Michael A Kelly
- Insall Scott Kelly Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY 10128, USA
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Hu M, Sabelman EE, Cao Y, Chang J, Hentz VR. Three-dimensional hyaluronic acid grafts promote healing and reduce scar formation in skin incision wounds. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2003; 67:586-92. [PMID: 14528455 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.20001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) has been found to play important roles in tissue regeneration and wound-healing processes. Fetal tissue with a high concentration of HA heals rapidly without scarring. The present study employed HA formed into three-dimensional strands with or without keratinocytes to treat full-thickness skin incision wounds in rats. Wound closure rates of HA strand grafts both with and without keratinocytes were substantially enhanced. The closure times of both HA grafts were less than 1 day (average 16 h), about 1/7 that of the contralateral control incisions (114 h, p <.01). Average wound areas after 10 days were HA-only graft: 0.151 mm2 +/- 0.035; HA + cell grafts: 0.143 mm2 +/- 0.036 and controls: 14.434 mm2 +/- 1.175, experimental areas were 1% of the controls (p < 0.01). Transforming growth factor (TGF) beta1 measured by immunostaining was remarkably reduced in HA-treated wounds compared to the controls. In conclusion, HA grafts appeared to produce a fetal-like environment with reduced TGF-beta1, which is known to be elevated in incipient scars. The HA strands with or without cultured cells may potentially improve clinical wound healing as well as reduce scar formation.
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- Min Hu
- Functional Restoration Department, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA, USA.
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