Biomaterial-Based Mechanical Regulation Facilitates Scarless Wound Healing With Functional Skin Appendage Regeneration

    February 2024 in “ Military Medical Research
    Yingying Li, Shuaifei Ji, Xiaobing Fu, Yufeng Jiang, Xiaoyan Sun
    TLDR Biomaterials can help heal wounds without scars and regenerate skin features.
    This review highlights the potential of biomaterial-based mechanical regulation to promote scarless wound healing and regenerate functional skin appendages. Two promising approaches are discussed: using biomaterials with specific biophysical properties to create an optimal environment for regeneration, and employing mechanical forces from biomaterials to enhance cellular plasticity and reprogramming. These strategies show promise in improving skin repair by influencing the extracellular microenvironment and driving phenotypic transitions, although a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms is still needed for broader application.
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