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Zhang Q, Chen J, Zhang T, Liu D, Long X, Li J, Jiang L, Wang Y, Tan H. A Bilayer Polyurethane Patch with Sustained Growth Factor Release and Antibacteria for Re-epithelization of Large-Scale Oral Mucosal Defects. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:44561-44574. [PMID: 39152904 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c09841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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In the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, extensive oral soft-tissue injuries occur repeatedly in clinical practice; however, effective restorative materials are lacking. In this study, a biodegradable waterborne polyurethane patch featuring a mucosa bionic bilayer structure is presented. This patch consists of a porous scaffold layer that faces the lesion, incorporating a polydopamine coating to achieve sustained release of epidermal growth factors (EGFs) for mucosal defect reconstruction. Additionally, there is a dense barrier layer toward the oral cavity loaded with silver nanoparticles, which prevents bacteria from entering the wound and simultaneously acts as a physical barrier. This patch can sustainably release EGF in vitro for 2 weeks, thereby facilitating the proliferation and migration of HaCaT and L929 cells, while effectively killing common oral cavity bacteria. In a rabbit buccal mucosal full-thickness defect model, the patch demonstrates better efficacy than the clinical benchmark, decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM). It effectively reduces wound inflammation and significantly upregulates gene expression associated with epithelialization by activating the EGF/epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) pathway. These mechanisms promote the proliferation, differentiation, and migration of epithelial/keratinocyte cells, ultimately expediting mucosal defect healing and wound closure.
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- Qiao Zhang
- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610000, China
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- Yu-Yue Pathology Scientific Research Center, Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing 401329, China
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X center of materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X center of materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X center of materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610000, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X center of materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China
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Chen J, Zhang T, Liu D, Yang F, Feng Y, Wang A, Wang Y, He X, Luo F, Li J, Tan H, Jiang L. General Semi-Solid Freeze Casting for Uniform Large-Scale Isotropic Porous Scaffolds: An Application for Extensive Oral Mucosal Reconstruction. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301518. [PMID: 38517272 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Ice-templated porous biomaterials possess transformative potential in regenerative medicine; yet, scaling up ice-templating processes for broader applications-owing to inconsistent pore formation-remains challenging. This study reports an innovative semi-solid freeze-casting technique that draws inspiration from semi-solid metal processing (SSMP) combined with ice cream-production routines. This versatile approach allows for the large-scale assembly of various materials, from polymers to inorganic particles, into isotropic 3D scaffolds featuring uniformly equiaxed pores throughout the centimeter scale. Through (cryo-)electron microscopy, X-ray tomography, and finite element modeling, the structural evolution of ice grains/pores is elucidated, demonstrating how the method increases the initial ice nucleus density by pre-fabricating a semi-frozen slurry, which facilitates a transition from columnar to equiaxed grain structures. For a practical demonstration, as-prepared scaffolds are integrated into a bilayer tissue patch using biodegradable waterborne polyurethane (WPU) for large-scale oral mucosal reconstruction in minipigs. Systematic analyses, including histology and RNA sequencing, prove that the patch modulates the healing process toward near-scarless mucosal remodeling via innate and adaptive immunomodulation and activation of pro-healing genes converging on matrix synthesis and epithelialization. This study not only advances the field of ice-templating fabrication but sets a promising precedent for scaffold-based large-scale tissue regeneration.
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- Jinlin Chen
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X center of materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X center of materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X center of materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610000, P. R. China
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- Editorial Board of Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences), Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610000, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X center of materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X center of materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Med-X center of materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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Liu X, Xiong J, Li X, Pan H, Osama H. Meta-analysis study of small extracellular vesicle nursing application therapies for healing of wounds and skin regeneration. Arch Dermatol Res 2024; 316:346. [PMID: 38849563 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-024-02992-4] [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: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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We designed and performed this meta-analysis to investigate the impact of the application of extracellular small vesicle therapies on regeneration of skin and wound healing. The findings of this study were computed using fixed or random effect models. The mean differences (MDs), and odds ratio (ORs) with their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. In this study, 43 publications were included, encompassing 530 animals with artificial wounds. Small extracellular vesicle therapy had a significant greater rate of wound closure (MD, 24.0; 95% CI, 19.98-28.02, P < 0.001), lower scar width (MD, -191.33; 95%CI, -292.26--90.4, P < 0.001), and higher blood vessel density (MD,36.11; 95%CI, 19.02-53.20, P < 0.001) compared to placebo. Our data revealed that small extracellular vesicle therapy had a significantly higher regeneration of skin and healing of wounds based on the results of wound closure rate, lower scar width, and higher blood vessel density compared to placebo. Future studies with larger sample size are needed.
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- Xianping Liu
- Department of NeuroSurgery, The Affiliated Chengdu 363Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.550, Campus Road, Pi Du District, Chengdu, 611730, Sichuan, China
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- Department of NeuroSurgery, The Affiliated Chengdu 363Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.550, Campus Road, Pi Du District, Chengdu, 611730, Sichuan, China
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- Department of NeuroSurgery, The Affiliated Chengdu 363Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.550, Campus Road, Pi Du District, Chengdu, 611730, Sichuan, China
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- Department of NeuroSurgery, The Affiliated Chengdu 363Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No.550, Campus Road, Pi Du District, Chengdu, 611730, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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Al-Masawa ME, Alshawsh MA, Ng CY, Ng AMH, Foo JB, Vijakumaran U, Subramaniam R, Ghani NAA, Witwer KW, Law JX. Efficacy and safety of small extracellular vesicle interventions in wound healing and skin regeneration: A systematic review and meta-analysis of animal studies. Theranostics 2022; 12:6455-6508. [PMID: 36185607 PMCID: PMC9516230 DOI: 10.7150/thno.73436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) have been proposed as a possible solution to the current lack of therapeutic interventions for endogenous skin regeneration. We conducted a systematic review of the available evidence to assess sEV therapeutic efficacy and safety in wound healing and skin regeneration in animal models. 68 studies were identified in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed that satisfied a set of prespecified inclusion criteria. We critically analyzed the quality of studies that satisfied our inclusion criteria, with an emphasis on methodology, reporting, and adherence to relevant guidelines (including MISEV2018 and ISCT criteria). Overall, our systematic review and meta-analysis indicated that sEV interventions promoted skin regeneration in diabetic and non-diabetic animal models and influenced various facets of the healing process regardless of cell source, production protocol and disease model. The EV source, isolation methods, dosing regimen, and wound size varied among the studies. Modification of sEVs was achieved mainly by manipulating source cells via preconditioning, nanoparticle loading, genetic manipulation, and biomaterial incorporation to enhance sEV therapeutic potential. Evaluation of potential adverse effects received only minimal attention, although none of the studies reported harmful events. Risk of bias as assessed by the SYRCLE's ROB tool was uncertain for most studies due to insufficient reporting, and adherence to guidelines was limited. In summary, sEV therapy has enormous potential for wound healing and skin regeneration. However, reproducibility and comprehensive evaluation of evidence are challenged by a general lack of transparency in reporting and adherence to guidelines. Methodological rigor, standardization, and risk analysis at all stages of research are needed to promote translation to clinical practice.
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- Maimonah Eissa Al-Masawa
- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; Richman Family Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Alzheimer's Disease, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Recent Advances on Bacterial Cellulose-Based Wound Management: Promises and Challenges. INT J POLYM SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/1214734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Wound healing is a therapeutic challenge due to the complexity of the wound. Various wounds could cause severe physiological trauma and bring social and economic burdens to the patient. The conventional wound healing treatments using bandages and gauze are limited particularly due to their susceptibility to infection. Different types of wound dressing have developed in different physical forms such as sponges, hydrocolloids, films, membranes, and hydrogels. Each of these formulations possesses distinct characteristics making them appropriate for the treatment of a specific wound. In this review, the pathology and microbiology of wounds are introduced. Then, the most recent progress on bacterial cellulose- (BC-) based wound dressing discussed and highlighted their antibacterial and reepithelization properties in vitro and in vivo wound closure. Finally, the challenges and future perspectives on the development of BC-based wound dressing biomaterials are outlined.
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Liu H, Cao J, Balluff B, Jongen AC, Gijbels MJ, Melenhorst J, Heeren RM, Bouvy ND. Examination of lipid profiles in abdominal fascial healing using MALDI-TOF to identify potential therapeutic targets. J Mass Spectrom Adv Clin Lab 2021; 20:35-41. [PMID: 34820669 PMCID: PMC8600998 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmsacl.2021.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Lipids change overtime in normal fascial healing in the early post-surgery period. Specific lipid species are correlated with the changes of inflammation cells and fibroblasts. Lipid species in the present study are considered as predictive markers for the formation of incisional hernia.
Background Failure of fascial healing in the abdominal wall can result in incisional hernia, which is one of the most common complications after laparotomy. Understanding the molecular healing process of abdominal fascia may provide lipid markers of incisional hernia or therapeutic targets that allow prevention or treatment of incisional hernias. Purpose This study aims to investigate temporal and in situ changes of lipids during the normal healing process of abdominal fascia in the first postoperative week. Methods Open hemicolectomy was performed in a total of 35 Wistar rats. The midline fascia was closed identically for all rats using a single continuous suturing technique. These animals were sacrificed with equal numbers (n = 5) at each of 7-time points (6, 12, 24, 48, 72, 120, and 168 h. The local and temporal changes of lipids were examined with mass spectrometry imaging and correlated to histologically scored changes during healing using hematoxylin and eosin staining. Results Two phosphatidylcholine lipid species (PC O-38:5 and PC 38:4) and one phosphatidylethanolamine lipid (PE O-16:1_20:4) were found to significantly correlate with temporal changes of inflammation. A phosphatidylcholine (PC 32:0) and a monosialodihexosylganglioside (GM3 34:1;2) were found to correlate with fibroblast cell growth. Conclusion Glycerophospholipids and gangliosides are strongly involved in the normal healing process of abdominal fascia and their locally fluctuating concentrations are considered as potential lipid markers and therapeutic targets of fascial healing.
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Key Words
- AA, Arachidonic acid
- CL, Cardiolipin
- CerPE, Ceramide phosphorylethanolamine
- Fascia
- GM3, Monosialodihexosylganglioside
- Incisional hernia
- LPA, Lysophosphatidic acid
- LPC, Lysophosphatidylcholine
- Lipids
- MMPE, Monomethyl-phosphatidylethanolamine
- Mass spectrometry imaging
- PA, Phosphatidic acid
- PC, Phosphatidylcholine
- PE, Phosphatidylethanolamine
- PI, Phosphatidylinositol
- SM, Sphingomyelin
- Wound healing
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- Hong Liu
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Corresponding author at: Department of General Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Maastricht MultiModal Molecular Imaging Institute (M4I), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Maastricht MultiModal Molecular Imaging Institute (M4I), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Experimental Vascular Biology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Pathology CARIM, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, GROW-School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Maastricht MultiModal Molecular Imaging Institute (M4I), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Pryimak N, Zaiachuk M, Kovalchuk O, Kovalchuk I. The Potential Use of Cannabis in Tissue Fibrosis. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:715380. [PMID: 34708034 PMCID: PMC8542845 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.715380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Fibrosis is a condition characterized by thickening or/and scarring of various tissues. Fibrosis may develop in almost all tissues and organs, and it may be one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. It provokes excessive scarring that excels the usual wound healing response to trauma in numerous organs. Currently, very little can be done to prevent tissue fibrosis, and it is almost impossible to reverse it. Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs are among the few treatments that may be efficient in preventing fibrosis. Numerous publications suggest that cannabinoids and extracts of Cannabis sativa have potent anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrogenic properties. In this review, we describe the types and mechanisms of fibrosis in various tissues and discuss various strategies for prevention and dealing with tissue fibrosis. We further introduce cannabinoids and their potential for the prevention and treatment of fibrosis, and therefore for extending healthy lifespan.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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A pulsatile release platform based on photo-induced imine-crosslinking hydrogel promotes scarless wound healing. Nat Commun 2021; 12:1670. [PMID: 33723267 PMCID: PMC7960722 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-21964-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Effective healing of skin wounds is essential for our survival. Although skin has strong regenerative potential, dysfunctional and disfiguring scars can result from aberrant wound repair. Skin scarring involves excessive deposition and misalignment of ECM (extracellular matrix), increased cellularity, and chronic inflammation. Transforming growth factor-β (TGFβ) signaling exerts pleiotropic effects on wound healing by regulating cell proliferation, migration, ECM production, and the immune response. Although blocking TGFβ signaling can reduce tissue fibrosis and scarring, systemic inhibition of TGFβ can lead to significant side effects and inhibit wound re-epithelization. In this study, we develop a wound dressing material based on an integrated photo-crosslinking strategy and a microcapsule platform with pulsatile release of TGF-β inhibitor to achieve spatiotemporal specificity for skin wounds. The material enhances skin wound closure while effectively suppressing scar formation in murine skin wounds and large animal preclinical models. Our study presents a strategy for scarless wound repair. Dysfunctional and disfiguring scars can result from aberrant wound repair. Here, the authors develop a wound dressing material based on an integrated photo-crosslinking strategy and a microcapsule platform with pulsatile release of TGF-β inhibitor to achieve spatiotemporal specificity for scarless wound repair.
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Qi S, Yang C, Zhu M, Chen H. Effect of oral mucosal transplantation on the expression of EGF and VEGF-C during skin wound repair. Exp Ther Med 2019; 18:320-325. [PMID: 31258668 PMCID: PMC6566044 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2019.7546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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This study evaluated the effects of oral mucosal transplantation on epidermal growth factor (EGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C) in skin wound repair. Sixty-four rats were randomly separated into group A, B, C and D (16 rats in each group). The right abdomen skin was excised 1, 3, 5 and 7 days after injury, respectively. Oral mucosa of the rat tongue was transplanted to the right abdomen skin. Fourteen days after the healing of the oral mucosa graft, the rat skin full-thickness model was prepared at the transplant site (the study group) and the contralateral site (the control group). Rats in each group were anesthetized and sacrificed at 1, 3, 5 and 7 days after injury. Expression of EGF and VEGF-C in skin tissue was detected by RT-qPCR and ELISA. At 3 days, expression levels of EGF and VEGF-C mRNA and protein in skin tissue were significantly higher than those at 1 day (P<0.05). At 5 days, expression levels of EGF and VEGF-C mRNA and protein in skin tissue were significantly higher than those at 3 days (P<0.05). At 7 days, expression levels of EGF mRNA and protein in skin tissue were significantly lower than those at 5 days (P<0.05), while VEGF-C levels were significantly increased (P<0.05). Expression levels of EGF and VEGF-C mRNA and protein in the skin tissue of the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group at all days (P<0.05). EGF and VEGF-C may be involved in scar formation, and play an important role in the process of skin wound repair.
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- Shumei Qi
- Department of Stomatology, Jinan Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250001, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Zibo Mining Group Central Hospital, Zibo, Shandong 255120, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250001, P.R. China
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- Department of Endodontics, Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Jinan, Shandong 250001, P.R. China
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Hu Y, Liu H, Zhou X, Pan H, Wu X, Abidi N, Zhu Y, Wang J. Surface engineering of spongy bacterial cellulose via constructing crossed groove/column micropattern by low-energy CO 2 laser photolithography toward scar-free wound healing. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 99:333-343. [PMID: 30889707 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.01.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Revised: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a bio-derived polymer, and it has been considered as an excellent candidate material for tissue engineering. In this study, a crossed groove/column micropattern was constructed on spongy, porous BC using low-energy CO2 laser photolithography. Applying the targeted immobilization of a tetrapeptide consisting of Arginine-Glycine-Aspartic acid-Serine (H-Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser-OH, RGDS) as a fibronectin onto the column platform surface, the resulting micropatterned BC (RGDS-MPBC) exhibited dual affinities to fibroblasts and collagen. Material characterization of RGDS-MPBC revealed that the micropattern was built by the column part with size of ~100 × 100 μm wide and ~100 μm deep, and the groove part with size of ~150 μm wide. Hydrating the MPBC did not result in the collapse of the integrity of the micropattern, suggesting its potential application in a highly hydrated wound environment. Cell culture assays revealed that the RGDS-MPBC exhibited an improved cytotoxicity to mouse fibroblasts L929, as compared to the pristine BC. Meanwhile, it was observed that the RGDS-MPBC was able to guide the ordered aggregation of human skin fibroblast (HSF) cells on the column platform surface, and no HSF cells were found in the groove channels. Over time, it was found that a dense network of collagen was gradually established across the groove channels. Furthermore, the in-vivo animal study preliminarily demonstrated the scar-free healing potential of the micropatterned BC materials. Therefore, this RGDS-MPBC material exhibited its advantages in guiding cell migration and collagen distribution, which could present a prospect in the establishment of "basket-woven" organization of collagen in normal skin tissue against the formation of dense, parallel aggregation of collagen fibers in scar tissue toward scar-free wound healing outcome.
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- Yang Hu
- Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China; Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79403, USA.
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- Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China; School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China
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- Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79403, USA
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- Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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Payne SL, Peacock HM, Vickaryous MK. Blood vessel formation during tail regeneration in the leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius): The blastema is not avascular. J Morphol 2017; 278:380-389. [PMID: 28078708 DOI: 10.1002/jmor.20648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2016] [Revised: 12/08/2016] [Accepted: 12/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Unique among amniotes, many lizards are able to self-detach (autotomize) their tail and then regenerate a replacement. Tail regeneration involves the formation of a blastema, an accumulation of proliferating cells at the site of autotomy. Over time, cells of the blastema give rise to most of the tissues in the replacement tail. In non-amniotes capable of regenerating (such as urodeles and some teleost fish), the blastema is reported to be essentially avascular until tissue differentiation takes place. For tail regenerating lizards less is known. Here, we investigate neovascularization during tail regeneration in the leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius). We demonstrate that the gecko tail blastema is not an avascular structure. Beginning with the onset of regenerative outgrowth, structurally mature (mural cell supported) blood vessels are found within the blastema. Although the pattern of blood vessel distribution in the regenerate tail differs from that of the original, a hierarchical network is established, with vessels of varying luminal diameters and wall thicknesses. Using immunostaining, we determine that blastema outgrowth and tissue differentiation is characterized by a dynamic interplay between the pro-angiogenic protein vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the anti-angiogenic protein thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1). VEGF-expression is initially widespread, but diminishes as tissues differentiate. In contrast, TSP-1 expression is initially restricted but becomes more abundant as VEGF-expression wanes. We predict that variation in the neovascular response observed between different regeneration-competent species likely relates to the volume of the blastema. J. Morphol. 278:380-389, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Samantha L Payne
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Nagaraja S, Chen L, Zhou J, Zhao Y, Fine D, DiPietro LA, Reifman J, Mitrophanov AY. Predictive Analysis of Mechanistic Triggers and Mitigation Strategies for Pathological Scarring in Skin Wounds. THE JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY 2016; 198:832-841. [DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1601273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2016] [Accepted: 11/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Peacock HM, Gilbert EAB, Vickaryous MK. Scar-free cutaneous wound healing in the leopard gecko, Eublepharis macularius. J Anat 2015; 227:596-610. [PMID: 26360824 PMCID: PMC4609196 DOI: 10.1111/joa.12368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cutaneous wounds heal with two possible outcomes: scarification or near-perfect integumentary restoration. Whereas scar formation has been intensively investigated, less is known about the tissue-level events characterising wounds that spontaneously heal scar-free, particularly in non-foetal amniotes. Here, a spatiotemporal investigation of scar-free cutaneous wound healing following full-thickness excisional biopsies to the tail and body of leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) is provided. All injuries healed without scarring. Cutaneous repair involves the development of a cell-rich aggregate within the wound bed, similar to scarring wounds. Unlike scar formation, scar-free healing involves a more rapid closure of the wound epithelium, and a delay in blood vessel development and collagen deposition within the wound bed. It was found that, while granulation tissue of scarring wounds is hypervascular, scar-free wound healing conspicuously does not involve a period of exuberant blood vessel formation. In addition, during scar-free wound healing the newly formed blood vessels are typically perivascular cell-supported. Immunohistochemistry revealed widespread expression of both the pro-angiogenic factor vascular endothelial growth factor A and the anti-angiogenic factor thrombospondin-1 within the healing wound. It was found that scar-free wound healing is an intrinsic property of leopard gecko integument, and involves a modulation of the cutaneous scar repair program. This proportional revascularisation is an important factor in scar-free wound healing.
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- Hanna M Peacock
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of GuelphGuelph, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of GuelphGuelph, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of GuelphGuelph, ON, Canada
- Correspondence, Matthew K. Vickaryous, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Science, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, Canada N1G 2W1. T: 1-519-760-2374 x 53871; E:
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pGlcNAc Nanofiber Treatment of Cutaneous Wounds Stimulate Increased Tensile Strength and Reduced Scarring via Activation of Akt1. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0127876. [PMID: 25955155 PMCID: PMC4425470 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0127876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2014] [Accepted: 04/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Treatment of cutaneous wounds with poly-N-acetyl-glucosamine containing nanofibers (pGlcNAc), a novel polysaccharide material derived from a marine diatom, results in increased wound closure, antibacterial activities and innate immune responses. We have shown that Akt1 plays a central role in the regulation of these activities. Here, we show that pGlcNAc treatment of cutaneous wounds results in a smaller scar that has increased tensile strength and elasticity. pGlcNAc treated wounds exhibit decreased collagen content, increased collagen organization and decreased myofibroblast content. A fibrin gel assay was used to assess the regulation of fibroblast alignment in vitro. In this assay, fibrin lattice is formed with two pins that provide focal points upon which the gel can exert force as the cells align from pole to pole. pGlcNAc stimulation of embedded fibroblasts results in cellular alignment as compared to untreated controls, by a process that is Akt1 dependent. We show that Akt1 is required in vivo for the pGlcNAc-induced increased tensile strength and elasticity. Taken together, our findings suggest that pGlcNAc nanofibers stimulate an Akt1 dependent pathway that results in the proper alignment of fibroblasts, decreased scarring, and increased tensile strength during cutaneous wound healing.
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Peake MA, Caley M, Giles PJ, Wall I, Enoch S, Davies LC, Kipling D, Thomas DW, Stephens P. Identification of a transcriptional signature for the wound healing continuum. Wound Repair Regen 2015; 22:399-405. [PMID: 24844339 PMCID: PMC4230470 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.12170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2012] [Accepted: 02/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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There is a spectrum/continuum of adult human wound healing outcomes ranging from the enhanced (nearly scarless) healing observed in oral mucosa to scarring within skin and the nonhealing of chronic skin wounds. Central to these outcomes is the role of the fibroblast. Global gene expression profiling utilizing microarrays is starting to give insight into the role of such cells during the healing process, but no studies to date have produced a gene signature for this wound healing continuum. Microarray analysis of adult oral mucosal fibroblast (OMF), normal skin fibroblast (NF), and chronic wound fibroblast (CWF) at 0 and 6 hours post-serum stimulation was performed. Genes whose expression increases following serum exposure in the order OMF < NF < CWF are candidates for a negative/impaired healing phenotype (the dysfunctional healing group), whereas genes with the converse pattern are potentially associated with a positive/preferential healing phenotype (the enhanced healing group). Sixty-six genes in the enhanced healing group and 38 genes in the dysfunctional healing group were identified. Overrepresentation analysis revealed pathways directly and indirectly associated with wound healing and aging and additional categories associated with differentiation, development, and morphogenesis. Knowledge of this wound healing continuum gene signature may in turn assist in the therapeutic assessment/treatment of a patient's wounds.
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- Matthew A Peake
- Wound Biology Group, Cardiff Institute of Tissue Engineering and Repair, Tissue Engineering and Reparative Dentistry, School of Dentistry
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Welham NV, Ling C, Dawson JA, Kendziorski C, Thibeault SL, Yamashita M. Microarray-based characterization of differential gene expression during vocal fold wound healing in rats. Dis Model Mech 2015; 8:311-21. [PMID: 25592437 PMCID: PMC4348567 DOI: 10.1242/dmm.018366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The vocal fold (VF) mucosa confers elegant biomechanical function for voice production but is susceptible to scar formation following injury. Current understanding of VF wound healing is hindered by a paucity of data and is therefore often generalized from research conducted in skin and other mucosal systems. Here, using a previously validated rat injury model, expression microarray technology and an empirical Bayes analysis approach, we generated a VF-specific transcriptome dataset to better capture the system-level complexity of wound healing in this specialized tissue. We measured differential gene expression at 3, 14 and 60 days post-injury compared to experimentally naïve controls, pursued functional enrichment analyses to refine and add greater biological definition to the previously proposed temporal phases of VF wound healing, and validated the expression and localization of a subset of previously unidentified repair- and regeneration-related genes at the protein level. Our microarray dataset is a resource for the wider research community and has the potential to stimulate new hypotheses and avenues of investigation, improve biological and mechanistic insight, and accelerate the identification of novel therapeutic targets.
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- Nathan V Welham
- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53792, USA
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Johnson A, Francis M, DiPietro LA. Differential Apoptosis in Mucosal and Dermal Wound Healing. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle) 2014; 3:751-761. [PMID: 25493209 DOI: 10.1089/wound.2012.0418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Objectives: Dermal and mucosal healing are mechanistically similar. However, scarring and closure rates are dramatically improved in mucosal healing, possibly due to differences in apoptosis. Apoptosis, nature's preprogrammed form of cell death, occurs via two major pathways, extrinsic and intrinsic, which intersect at caspase3 (Casp3) cleavage and activation. The purpose of this experiment was to identify the predominant pathways of apoptosis in mucosal and dermal wound healing. Approach: Wounds (1 mm biopsy punch) were made in the dorsal skin (n=3) or tongue (n=3) of female Balb/C mice aged 6 weeks. Wounds were harvested at 6 h, 24 h, day 3 (D3), D5, D7, and D10. RNA was isolated and analyzed using real time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction. Expression levels for genes in the intrinsic and extrinsic apoptotic pathways were compared in dermal and mucosal wounds. Results: Compared to mucosal healing, dermal wounds exhibited significantly higher expression of Casp3 (at D5; p<0.05), Casp7 (at D5; p<0.05), Trp53 (at 24 h and D5; p<0.05), Tnfrsf1b (at 24 h; p<0.05), FasR (at 24 h, D5, and D7; p<0.05), and Casp8 (at 24 h; p<0.05) and significantly lower gene expression of Tradd (at 24 h; p<0.05). Innovation: Our observations indicate differential execution of apoptosis in oral wound healing compared to skin. Conclusion: Expression patterns of key regulators of apoptosis in wound healing indicate that apoptosis occurs predominantly through the intrinsic pathway in the healing mucosa, but predominantly through the extrinsic pathway in the healing skin. The identification of differences in the apoptotic pathways in skin and mucosal wounds may allow the development of therapeutics to improve skin healing.
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- Ariel Johnson
- Center for Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Oral Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Center for Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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Reduction of tendon adhesions following administration of Adaprev, a hypertonic solution of mannose-6-phosphate: mechanism of action studies. PLoS One 2014; 9:e112672. [PMID: 25383548 PMCID: PMC4226614 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0112672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2013] [Accepted: 10/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Repaired tendons may be complicated by progressive fibrosis, causing adhesion formation or tendon softening leading to tendon rupture and subsequent reduced range of motion. There are few therapies available which improve the gliding of damaged tendons in the hand. We investigate the role of Mannose 6-phosphate (M6P) in a 600 mM hypertonic solution (Adaprev) on tendon adhesion formation in vivo using a mouse model of severed tendon in conjunction with analysis of collagen synthesis, cellular proliferation and receptors involved in TGF beta signalling. Cytotoxicity was assessed by measuring tissue residency, mechanical strength and cell viability of tendons after treatment with Adaprev. To elicit potential modes of action, in vitro and ex vivo studies were performed investigating phosphorylation of p38, cell migration and proliferation. Adaprev treatment significantly (p<0.05) reduced the development of adhesions and improved collagen organisation without reducing overall collagen synthesis following tendon injury in vivo. The bioavailability of Adaprev saw a 40% reduction at the site of administration over 45 minutes and tendon fibroblasts tolerated up to 120 minutes of exposure without significant loss of cell viability or tensile strength. These favourable effects were independent of CI-MPR and TGF-β signalling and possibly highlight a novel mechanism of action related to cellular stress demonstrated by phosphorylation of p38. The effect of treatment reduced tendon fibroblast migration and transiently halted tendon fibroblast proliferation in vitro and ex vivo. Our studies demonstrate that the primary mode of action for Adaprev is potentially via a physical, non-chemical, hyperosmotic effect.
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Ud-Din S, Bayat A. Strategic management of keloid disease in ethnic skin: a structured approach supported by the emerging literature. Br J Dermatol 2014; 169 Suppl 3:71-81. [PMID: 24098903 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.12588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/01/2013] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Keloid disease (KD) is a common, benign, dermal fibroproliferative growth of unknown aetiology. Lesions tend to grow over time; they often recur following therapy and do not regress spontaneously. KD causes considerable discomfort due to pain, pruritus and inflammation, and a significant psychosocial impact with reduced quality of life. It is unique to humans and occurrence is higher in individuals with dark, pigmented, ethnic skin. There is a strong familial heritability, with a high ethnic predisposition in individuals of African, Asian and Hispanic descent. High recurrence rates and unknown resolution rates present a major problem for both the patient and clinician. Many treatment modalities exist; however, there is no single advocated therapy. Therefore, the aim of this review was to explore the most current literature regarding the range of treatment options for KD and to offer a structured approach in the management of KD, based on evidence and experience, to aid clinicians in their current practice. A focused history involving careful evaluation of the patient's symptoms, signs, quality of life and psychosocial well-being should direct targeted therapy, complemented with regular follow-up and re-evaluation. Many treatment modalities, such as intralesional steroid injection, silicone gel application, cryotherapy, lasers, 5-fluorouracil and, relatively recently, photodynamic therapy, are currently being used in clinical practice for the management of KD. Combination therapies have also been shown to be beneficial. However, there is a lack of robust, randomized, level-one, evidence-controlled trials evaluating these treatment options. Management of KD in ethnic pigmented skin remains a clinical challenge. Thus, a strategic approach with structured assessment, targeted therapy and focus on prevention of recurrence is highly recommended. Quality evidence is essential in order to tailor treatment effectively for the ethnic patient presenting with KD.
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- S Ud-Din
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research, Bayat Research Group, Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, University of Manchester, 131 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 7DN, U.K; University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Institute of Inflammation and Repair, Dermatology Group, Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, M23 9LT, U.K
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Lee YS, Wysocki A, Warburton D, Tuan TL. Wound healing in development. BIRTH DEFECTS RESEARCH. PART C, EMBRYO TODAY : REVIEWS 2012; 96:213-22. [PMID: 23109317 PMCID: PMC3678537 DOI: 10.1002/bdrc.21017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Wound healing is the inherent ability of an organism to protect itself against injuries. Cumulative evidence indicates that the healing process patterns in part embryonic morphogenesis and may result in either organ regeneration or scarring, phenomena that are developmental stage- or age-dependent. Skin is the largest organ. Its morphogenesis and repair mechanisms have been studied extensively due not only to its anatomical location, which allows easy access and observation, but also to its captivating structure and vital function. Thus, this review will focus on using skin as a model organ to illustrate new insights into the mechanisms of wound healing that are developmentally regulated in mammals, with special emphasis on the role of the Wnt signaling pathway and its crosstalk with TGF-β signaling. Relevant information from studies of other organs is discussed where it applies, and the clinical impact from such knowledge and emerging concepts on regenerative medicine are discussed in perspective.
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- Yun-Shain Lee
- Developmetal Biology, Regenerative Medicine, and Surgery Program, The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts
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- Developmetal Biology, Regenerative Medicine, and Surgery Program, The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
- Deparment of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Developmetal Biology, Regenerative Medicine, and Surgery Program, The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
- Deparment of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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Delorme SL, Lungu IM, Vickaryous MK. Scar-Free Wound Healing and Regeneration Following Tail Loss in the Leopard Gecko,Eublepharis macularius. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2012; 295:1575-95. [DOI: 10.1002/ar.22490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2011] [Accepted: 03/27/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Draelos ZD, Baumann L, Fleischer AB, Plaum S, Avakian EV, Hardas B. A new proprietary onion extract gel improves the appearance of new scars: a randomized, controlled, blinded-investigator study. THE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND AESTHETIC DERMATOLOGY 2012; 5:18-24. [PMID: 22768353 PMCID: PMC3390235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This randomized, controlled, single-blind study evaluated the appearance of new dermal scars after eight weeks of once-daily application of a nonprescription proprietary onion extract gel formulation compared to control (no application scars) in a dermatological surgical setting. METHODS At Visit 1, 44 healthy male and female subjects aged 18 to 70 years gave informed consent, were screened, and enrolled in the study. Two bilateral, 8mm seborrheic keratoses, one on the right and one on the left chest, were surgically removed from each subject. The wounds were photographed at all visits. Two weeks later (Visit 2), each subject was randomly assigned to apply onion extract gel to either the right or left side wound site once daily for eight weeks and no treatment on the opposite wound. The investigator was blinded to which wound was treated. At two, four, and eight weeks after gel application, right and left scars were graded by the investigator and subjects for improvement from baseline in overall appearance, texture, redness, and softness using 4-point ordinal scales (0=no improvement, 1=mild improvement; 2= moderate improvement; 3=significant improvement). Safety was evaluated by adverse events. RESULTS Six subjects (13.6%) experienced mild stinging that resolved spontaneously. At two weeks, the subjects rated gel-applied scars to be significantly softer than control scars (p=0.014). After four and eight weeks of application, the investigator and subjects rated all appearance variables of the gel-applied scars to be significantly more improved from baseline than control scars (p=0.017 to p<0.01). CONCLUSION The new proprietary onion extract gel is safe and significantly improves scar appearance after four weeks of once-daily application.
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- Zoe D. Draelos
- Department of Dermatology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Bauman Cosmetic and Research Institute, Miami Beach, Florida
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- Merz Pharmaceuticals LLC, Greensboro, North Carolina
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Mechanisms of vessel regression: toward an understanding of the resolution of angiogenesis. Curr Top Microbiol Immunol 2012; 367:3-32. [PMID: 23224648 DOI: 10.1007/82_2012_287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Physiological angiogenesis refers to a naturally occurring process of blood vessel growth and regression, and it occurs as an integral component of tissue repair and regeneration. During wound healing, sprouting and branching results in an extensive yet immature and leaky neovascular network that ultimately resolves by systematic pruning of extraneous vessels to yield a stable, well-perfused vascular network ideally suited to maintain tissue homeostasis. While the molecular mechanisms of blood vessel growth have been explored in numerous cell and animal models in remarkable detail, the endogenous factors that prevent further angiogenesis and control vessel regression have not received much attention and are largely unknown. In this review, we introduce the relevant literature from various disciplines to fill the gaps in the current limited understanding of the major molecular and biomechanical inducers of vascular regression. The processes are described in the context of endothelial cell biology during wound healing: hypoxia-driven activation and sprouting followed by apoptosis or maturation of cells comprising the vasculature. We discuss and integrate the likely roles of a variety of endogenous factors, including oxygen availability, vessel perfusion and shear stress, intracellular negative feedback mechanisms (Spry2, vasohibin), soluble cytokines (CXCL10), matrix-binding proteins (TSP, PEDF), protein cleavage products (angiostatin, vasostatin), matrix-derived anti-angiogenic peptides (endostatin, arresten, canstatin, tumstatin), and the biomechanical properties of remodeling the extra-cellular matrix itself. These factors aid in the spatio-temporal control of blood vessel pruning by inducing specific anti-angiogenic signaling pathways in activated endothelial cells, pathways which compete with pro-angiogenic and maturation signals in the resolving wound. Gaining more insight into these mechanisms is bound to shed light on unresolved questions regarding scar formation, tissue regeneration, and increase our understanding of the many diseases with angiogenic phenotypes, especially cancer.
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Volk SW, Wang Y, Mauldin EA, Liechty KW, Adams SL. Diminished type III collagen promotes myofibroblast differentiation and increases scar deposition in cutaneous wound healing. Cells Tissues Organs 2011; 194:25-37. [PMID: 21252470 DOI: 10.1159/000322399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 169] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/22/2010] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The repair of cutaneous wounds in the postnatal animal is associated with the development of scar tissue. Directing cell activities to efficiently heal wounds while minimizing the development of scar tissue is a major goal of wound management and the focus of intensive research efforts. Type III collagen (Col3), expressed in early granulation tissue, has been proposed to play a prominent role in cutaneous wound repair, although little is known about its role in this process. To establish the role of Col3 in cutaneous wound repair, we examined the healing of excisional wounds in a previously described murine model of Col3 deficiency. Col3 deficiency (Col3+/-) in aged mice resulted in accelerated wound closure with increased wound contraction. In addition, Col3-deficient mice had increased myofibroblast density in the wound granulation tissue as evidenced by an increased expression of the myofibroblast marker, α-smooth muscle actin. In vitro, dermal fibroblasts obtained from Col3-deficient embryos (Col3+/- and -/-) were more efficient at collagen gel contraction and also displayed increased myofibroblast differentiation compared to those harvested from wild-type (Col3+/+) embryos. Finally, wounds from Col3-deficient mice also had significantly more scar tissue area on day 21 post-wounding compared to wild-type mice. The effect of Col3 expression on myofibroblast differentiation and scar formation in this model suggests a previously undefined role for this ECM protein in tissue regeneration and repair.
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- Susan W Volk
- Department of Clinical Studies and Animal Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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