Single-Cell Proteomics Uncovers Dual Traits of Dermal Sheath Cells in Wound Repair

January 2025 in “ Advances in Wound Care ”

Bing Zhu, Yaojun Lu, Xia Kang, Lihua Hui, Yongkang Ding, Lu Liang, Zhigang Yang

dermal sheath cells DSCs hair follicles keratins collagens extracellular matrix remodeling interferon-gamma response Samhd1 Psma3 immune regulation inflammation resolution fibrosis

Studysummary This study identified dual epithelial and mesenchymal traits in dermal sheath cells during wound repair, suggesting they could be targeted to enhance healing.

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