7 citations
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June 2020 in “npj regenerative medicine” This study found that GDNF promotes hair formation and skin wound repair by enhancing the self-renewal and differentiation of bulge stem cells in mice.
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April 2022 in “Cell Biology International” This study found that JAM-A modification in mouse wound models significantly promoted wound healing and fibroblast proliferation, potentially linked to increased levels of growth factors bFGF and EGF.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” In this review, the authors describe how glucose metabolism supports various stages of wound healing by providing energy and necessary substances, noting that abnormal glucose metabolism in chronic wounds increases oxidative stress and inflammation, significantly hindering healing.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” In this study on a preclinical mice model, the researchers reported that a chitosan nanogel with Mn₃O₄ nanoparticles facilitated scarless wound healing by regulating reactive oxygen species and influencing signaling molecules throughout the healing stages.
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January 2018 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” This review discusses the similarities between wound healing and embryonic development, focusing on signaling pathways and their potential for developing new wound healing strategies, and reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers used patient-derived organoids to model metastasis in colorectal cancer and discovered that cancer cells temporarily switch to a wound-healing program, orchestrated by reduced EZH2 activity and YAP signaling, before spreading to new organs.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Materials” This review examines advancements in "smart" hydrogel dressings for complex wound healing, highlighting innovations in materials that provide multifunctionality, such as responsive drug delivery and regenerative capabilities. The study also addresses potential challenges in clinical application, like manufacturing and regulatory hurdles.
November 2025 in “Nanoscale Advances” This review highlights the potential of inorganic nanoparticle-based scaffolds as innovative tools for advanced wound care, emphasizing their ability to provide antimicrobial action and regenerative support, while also discussing fabrication strategies and challenges in optimizing their clinical application.
August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that hair follicle transplantation improved wound healing in diabetic mice by promoting tissue regeneration and reducing inflammation, with follicles from normoglycemic conditions proving more effective than those from hyperglycemic environments.
In a rodent study, a flexible, self-powered triboelectric nanogenerator wound patch combining electrostimulation and photothermal effects was found to efficiently accelerate wound healing and hair follicle regeneration.
January 2025 in “ACS Materials Letters” This study developed a GelMA-based hydrogel system that supports all stages of severe burn wound healing by reducing inflammation and enhancing tissue regeneration, including neovascularization and hair follicle growth, potentially improving clinical outcomes for complex wounds with multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.
January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” This study suggests that incorporating matrisomal components into biomaterials could enhance skin wound healing in mammals that do not naturally regenerate tissues like the axolotl and Acomys.
February 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology” This study concluded that shikonin, a small molecule derived from herbal extract, promotes wound healing and reduces inflammation in mice by activating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
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January 2017 in “Science” This study found that hair follicles in mice and humans can convert wound-related myofibroblasts into adipocytes, suggesting a potential pathway to reduce scar formation by activating BMP signaling.
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December 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The researchers reported that mesenchymal stem cells promote wound healing by using Cx43 hemichannels to mediate ATP secretion, which supports macrophage polarization, angiogenesis, and fibroblast migration, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for improving tissue repair.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified PTEN as a key regulator in non-healing venous leg ulcers, suppressing immune responses and lymphangiogenesis, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for promoting VLU healing.
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June 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that activation or inhibition of Wnt/β-catenin and Notch signaling pathways in rats can alter wound healing, possibly by affecting epidermal stem cell activity and keratinocyte behavior.
59 citations
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September 2008 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” This study found that a new topical nitric oxide gel significantly accelerated burn wound healing in mice by enhancing re-epithelialization, hair follicle regeneration, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis compared to controls.
27 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that simvastatin interfered with insulin-induced VEGF expression and keratinocyte proliferation during skin repair in mice, effects that could be reversed by mevalonate.
14 citations
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March 2025 in “Nano Today” The hydrogel dressing speeds up and improves diabetic wound healing.
14 citations
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January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that "micro skin tissue columns" improved wound healing by enhancing re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, dermal remodeling, and reducing inflammation without causing long-term donor site morbidity.
13 citations
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November 2022 in “Chemical Science” This review discusses the use of inorganic-based biomaterials for hemostasis and wound healing, including various preparation methods and mechanisms, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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June 2025 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study reports that a pH-responsive nanosilver platform improved wound healing in mouse and rabbit models by targeting bacteria and supporting tissue repair more effectively than traditional silver nanoparticles.
7 citations
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November 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses how polymer- and lipid-based nanostructures can enhance wound healing by addressing issues like microbial contamination and inflammation, though it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2001 in “Medical Journal of National Defending Forces in Northwest China” This study found that endogenous EGF may facilitate the healing of second-degree scald wounds in mice through autocrine, paracrine, and endocrine mechanisms.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the potential of peptide-based hydrogels as biomaterials for treating chronic wounds and reports no new clinical findings.
December 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This review explores the challenges of treating chronic wounds and highlights regenerative medicine as a promising approach, emphasizing the roles of growth factors, stem cell therapies, and novel regenerative treatments in improving wound healing and tissue regeneration.
February 1956 in “Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine” Glycogen levels in mouse skin drop after injury but increase during healing, returning to normal within a month.
May 2016 in “WakeSpace (Wake Forest University)” This thesis argues that digital content creation in the homespace empowers Black women with natural hair by fostering community and transformative healing through the practice of testifying.
In this study, researchers developed a novel bio-patch from decellularized freeze-dried tumor tissues and hair melanin nanoparticles, which demonstrated enhanced wound healing in vivo by reducing oxidative stress, suppressing inflammation, and promoting angiogenesis.