16 citations
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December 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This research found that a biodegradable fibrous membrane incorporating fibroblast-derived ECM accelerated wound healing and improved neovascularization in a mouse model.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “International Immunopharmacology” This study found that L-borneol, derived from Chinese medicine, significantly promotes the differentiation of rat hair follicle stem cells into basal layer cells, aiding wound healing, with the process involving inhibition of the PODXL2 gene by the microRNA rno-miR-127.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this study, researchers demonstrated that fibroblasts derived from human embryonic stem cells can be used to create tissue-engineered dermal substitutes, effectively repairing mouse skin wounds within 20 days, highlighting a promising method for clinical applications in skin repair.
113 citations
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December 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study reports that overexpression of activin in transgenic mice enhances granulation tissue formation during wound healing, highlighting a novel role for activin in cutaneous repair processes.
9 citations
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” This review discusses the role of collagen XVII in maintaining stem cell niches and its impact on skin aging and wound repair, without reporting new clinical results.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This review highlights the global efforts and challenges in 3D bioprinting for developing skin substitutes, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols to enhance reproducibility and clinical applicability in wound healing and regeneration.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “ACS applied bio materials” In a rat skin wound model, this study observed that a composite dressing using chitosan hydrogel and exosomes derived from adipose mesenchymal stem cells enhanced wound healing by promoting collagen deposition, angiogenesis, and regeneration of hair follicle structures.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers discuss how mitochondria-targeted biophysical priming of autologous biologics, through methods like photobiomodulation and ultrasound, can potentially enhance skin rejuvenation and wound repair by modulating mitochondrial function in skin cells.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review highlights that exosome-like nanovesicles derived from traditional Chinese medicinal herbs show potential in enhancing wound healing processes such as inflammation resolution and angiogenesis, suggesting promising applications in skin regeneration and therapeutic development.
108 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” This review discusses the mechanisms of scar formation and current strategies for scar-free wound healing, reporting no new clinical results and emphasizing the need for further research.
81 citations
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September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that activin affects both stromal cells and keratinocytes in skin morphogenesis and repair, with dose-dependent effects on keratinocytes demonstrated through transgenic mouse models.
47 citations
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March 2017 in “Materials Science and Engineering: C” In this study, decellularized human amniotic membrane was found to promote wound healing and reduce scar formation in rats with full-thickness skin defects, compared to traditional clinical treatments.
This review explores plant-derived exosomes as promising alternatives to synthetic wound-healing agents due to their ability to regulate signaling pathways involved in skin repair, while also addressing challenges in their clinical application.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Disease Models & Mechanisms” This review discusses cellular plasticity in skin and intestine, hypothesizing that mature cell reprogramming might contribute to tumorigenesis, and reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine” In this study using rabbits, HA2 hydrogels made from cross-linked hyaluronic acid and polysaccharide promoted wound healing better than other treatments, reducing inflammation and scar formation.
April 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, aged mice showed better regenerative skin outcomes than young mice, linked to a specific fibroblast subpopulation and enhanced signaling interactions that promote regeneration. EREG treatment improved young mice's skin regeneration, suggesting potential for scarless therapies.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” This study reported that a novel bilayer wound dressing made from PLCL nanofibers and keratin hydrogel, loaded with FGF-2, promoted skin healing and showed potential for use in skin tissue engineering.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This review examines current understanding of how skin microbiota interact with and influence wound healing, highlighting the roles of commensal microorganisms in inflammation resolution, tissue regeneration, and barrier restoration, and discusses potential microbiota-based therapies for improving wound management.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified two distinct fibroblast subsets in mouse skin, revealing that adult skin scarring occurs due to the repair process utilizing only one, lineage-restricted fibroblast type instead of coordinated diverse populations.
204 citations
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October 1999 in “EMBO journal” This study found that overexpression of activin in transgenic mice led to enhanced granulation tissue formation after skin injury due to changes in keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Polymers” This review examines how incorporating various polymers and active ingredients into polyurethane dressings can enhance their properties and adaptability for better wound repair and regeneration, suggesting a promising direction for developing advanced functional dressings.
June 2025 in “Food Science & Nutrition” This study found that peimine treatment significantly improved wound healing and tissue regeneration in mice by enhancing wound closure, granulation tissue formation, and epidermal thickness, with effects linked to activation of the Notch1 signaling pathway.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that a specific Gli1+ subpopulation in the perivascular niche plays a crucial role in wound healing by differentiating into myofibroblasts, with their genetic ablation impairing wound repair.
This review categorizes contractile hydrogels by their contraction mechanisms and explores their role in advanced wound management, emphasizing mechanical and biochemical signaling in healing, but also notes challenges like force transmission and clinical applicability.
November 2023 in “Advanced functional materials” This study suggests that inorganic magnesium silicate sprays can improve burn wound repair and promote regeneration of skin appendages, showing superior results compared to commercial wound healing products in animal models.
January 2005 in “Journal of Nanhua University” This study found that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells promoted faster wound healing and thicker epidermis in rabbit skin wounds, suggesting they can differentiate into epidermal cells and aid regeneration.
58 citations
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August 2015 in “The Indonesian Biomedical Journal” This article reviews recent advancements in understanding the diverse populations of skin stem cells and their role in skin homeostasis, but it reports no new experimental findings.
116 citations
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April 2022 in “Science Translational Medicine” This study found that the hydrophilic PTK-UR foam with EG7 repeats significantly improved wound healing in porcine skin wounds compared to other scaffolds, suggesting potential for synthetic biomaterial applications.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, hydrophilic EG7 PTK-UR foams promoted better wound healing and tissue integration in a porcine model compared to more hydrophobic PTK-UR variants and a polyester-based alternative, while matching a collagen-based standard.
26 citations
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December 2021 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study found that an injectable ceria-based nanocomposite hydrogel improved wound healing and epithelium regeneration, including hair follicle and adipocyte tissue formation, in full-thickness skin wound models.