May 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and their extracellular vesicles (EVs) as a cell-free therapy for burn management, focusing on their roles in inflammation regulation, angiogenesis, epithelial regeneration, and ECM remodeling. The authors propose a framework for translating these therapies into clinical practice, highlighting their advantages in addressing inflammation, regeneration, and fibrosis. However, challenges such as donor consistency, GMP compliance, standardization of quality attributes, and optimization of administration strategies need to be addressed. The review emphasizes the importance of establishing standardized production and quality-control systems and conducting multicenter randomized studies to facilitate the translation of MSC/EV therapies from research to clinical application.
Correcting EDA fibronectin organization and YAP translocation can improve wound healing in fibrotic conditions.
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April 2009 in “Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists” Bidirectional barbed sutures are effective and can reduce surgery time, with a low infection rate and potential cost savings despite being more expensive.
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May 2016 in “Aging Cell” Older people's sweat glands are less effective at helping skin wounds heal due to weaker cell connections.
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February 2017 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Double-layer scalp wound closure is better than single-layer closure after strip hair transplant surgery.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Testosterone may worsen hair loss by affecting hair growth signals, while different prostaglandins can either hinder or promote hair growth.
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October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fetuin-A helps wounds heal without scars by promoting cell movement.
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Large-scale fibronectin nanofibers help heal wounds and repair tissue in a skin model of a mouse.
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March 1998 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research” Island grafts can help study skin regeneration separately from other healing processes.
August 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Implanted special stem cells from hair follicles helped heal wounds faster and with less scarring in mice.
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August 2017 in “Scientific Reports” The nanofiber scaffolds improved skin wound healing by supporting cell growth and tissue repair.
The hydrogel speeds up wound healing and improves tissue repair.
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June 2014 in “Biomaterials” Peptide hydrogels heal burn wounds faster and better than standard dressings.
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August 2007 in “Artificial Organs” PHBV nanofiber matrices help wounds heal faster when used with hair follicle cells.
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May 2021 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The developed scaffold effectively treats chronic wounds by promoting healing and preventing infection.
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June 2020 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” The new ECM patch greatly improves wound healing and tissue regeneration.
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April 2019 in “Advances in wound care” Tannic acid helps wounds heal faster in rats by activating certain cell signals and reducing inflammation.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A hydrogel made from pig fat helps wounds heal faster by regenerating skin fat cells.
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January 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Mouse stem cells from hair follicles can improve wound healing and reduce scarring.
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July 2021 in “Nanomaterials” Wound covers with α-13'-COOH from vitamin E can improve and speed up wound healing.
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January 2013 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Silymarin improved wound healing and skin regeneration in rats.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different immune cells like platelets, mast cells, neutrophils, macrophages, T cells, B cells, and innate lymphoid cells all play roles in skin wound healing, but more research is needed due to inconsistent results and the complex nature of the immune response.
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September 2015 in “PubMed” Epigenetic changes are crucial for stem cell behavior in skin wound healing and their disruption may lead to cancer.
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August 2024 in “Health Science Reports” Hair follicle punch grafts effectively help heal difficult wounds with few complications.
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January 2022 in “Journal of clinical and translational research” Chitosan-based dressings reduce inflammation and speed up skin wound healing.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Wound tension after hair transplant surgery increases with strip size and is higher on the sides, affecting scarring.
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October 2023 in “Military Medical Research/Military medical research” Regulatory T cells help heal skin and grow hair, and their absence can lead to healing issues and hair loss.
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December 2025 in “Nano Letters” The study presents a novel tannin-modified cellulose-polypyrrole nonwoven dressing (TA/Cell@PPy) designed to accelerate wound healing by combining antimicrobial protection with electrotherapy. The dressing utilizes tannic acid for antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli, and conductive polypyrrole to enhance endogenous electric fields, promoting re-epithelialization. In vivo evaluations show that TA/Cell@PPy significantly speeds up wound closure through enhanced granulation tissue, optimized collagen matrix organization, and stimulated angiogenesis. Its biomimetic nanofibrous architecture ensures biocompatibility and prevents secondary trauma during dressing changes, offering a promising solution for complex wound management by addressing infection control and tissue regeneration simultaneously.
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Chitosan scaffolds with silver nanoparticles effectively treat infected wounds and promote faster healing.
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August 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The Aligned membranes improved wound healing and hair growth with a better immune response in mice.