Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 21, 2024
Abstract
The
corneal
epithelium
acts
as
a
barrier
to
pathogens
entering
the
eye;
epithelial
cells
are
continuously
renewed
by
uni-potent,
quiescent
limbal
stem
(LSCs)
located
at
limbus,
where
cornea
transitions
conjunctiva.
There
has
yet
be
consensus
on
LSC
markers
and
their
transcriptome
profile
is
not
fully
understood,
which
may
due
using
cadaveric
tissue
without
an
intact
cell
niche
for
transcriptomics.
In
this
study,
we
addressed
problem
single
nuclei
RNA
sequencing
(snRNAseq)
healthy
human
that
was
immediately
snap-frozen
after
excision
from
patients
undergoing
cataract
surgery.
We
identified
LSCs
sub-population
of
with
low
level
total
transcript
counts.
Moreover,
TP63,
KRT15,
CXCL14,
ITGβ4
were
found
highly
expressed
in
transiently
amplifying
(TACs),
constitute
progenitor
populations
limbus.
surface
SLC6A6
could
used
enrich
progenitors,
also
specifically
express
putative
MMP10
AC093496.1.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(25)
Published: April 13, 2023
Diabetic
wounds
are
characterized
by
drug-resistant
bacterial
infections,
biofilm
formation,
impaired
angiogenesis
and
perfusion,
oxidative
damage
to
the
microenvironment.
Given
their
complex
nature,
diabetic
remain
a
major
challenge
in
clinical
practice.
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
which
have
been
shown
trigger
hyperinflammation
excessive
cellular
apoptosis,
play
pivotal
role
pathogenesis
of
wounds.
ROS-scavenging
nanosystems
recently
emerged
as
smart
multifunctional
nanomedicines
with
broad
synergistic
applicability.
The
documented
anti-inflammatory
pro-angiogenic
ability
treatments
predestines
these
promising
options
for
treatment
Yet,
this
context,
therapeutic
applicability
efficacy
be
elucidated.
Herein,
ROS
is
deciphered,
properties
strengths
capacity
summarized.
In
addition,
current
challenges
such
potential
future
directions
discussed
through
clinical-translational
lens.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
628(8008), P. 604 - 611
Published: March 27, 2024
Abstract
The
immune
system
has
a
critical
role
in
orchestrating
tissue
healing.
As
result,
regenerative
strategies
that
control
components
have
proved
effective
1,2
.
This
is
particularly
relevant
when
dysregulation
results
from
conditions
such
as
diabetes
or
advanced
age
impairs
healing
following
injury
2,3
Nociceptive
sensory
neurons
crucial
immunoregulators
and
exert
both
protective
harmful
effects
depending
on
the
context
4–12
However,
how
neuro–immune
interactions
affect
repair
regeneration
acute
unclear.
Here
we
show
ablation
of
Na
V
1.8
nociceptor
skin
wound
muscle
after
injury.
Nociceptor
endings
grow
into
injured
tissues
signal
to
cells
through
neuropeptide
calcitonin
gene-related
peptide
(CGRP)
during
process.
CGRP
acts
via
receptor
activity-modifying
protein
1
(RAMP1)
neutrophils,
monocytes
macrophages
inhibit
recruitment,
accelerate
death,
enhance
efferocytosis
polarize
towards
pro-repair
phenotype.
neutrophils
are
mediated
thrombospondin-1
release
its
subsequent
autocrine
and/or
paracrine
effects.
In
mice
without
nociceptors
diabetic
with
peripheral
neuropathies,
delivery
an
engineered
version
accelerated
promoted
regeneration.
Harnessing
potential
treat
non-healing
which
dysregulated
impair
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
177, P. 117058 - 117058
Published: July 4, 2024
The
NF-κB
pathway
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
impeding
the
diabetic
wound
healing
process,
contributing
to
prolonged
inflammation,
diminished
angiogenesis,
and
reduced
proliferation.
In
contrast
modern
synthetic
therapies,
naturally
occurring
phytoconstituents
are
well-studied
inhibitors
of
that
now
attracting
increased
attention
context
because
lower
toxicity,
better
safety
efficacy,
cost-effectiveness.
This
study
explores
recent
research
on
phytoconstituent-based
therapies
delve
into
their
action
mechanisms
targeting
potential
for
assisting
effective
wounds.
For
this
purpose,
we
have
carried
out
surveys
literature
analyzed
studies
from
prominent
databases
such
as
Science
Direct,
Scopus,
PubMed,
Google
Scholar,
EMBASE,
Web
Science.
classification
various
categorie
as:
alkaloids,
triterpenoids,
phenolics,
polyphenols,
flavonoids,
monoterpene
glycosides,
naphthoquinones
tocopherols.
Noteworthy
phytoconstituents,
including
Neferine,
Plumbagin,
Boswellic
acid,
Genistein,
Luteolin,
Kirenol,
Rutin,
Vicenin-2,
Gamma-tocopherol,
Icariin,
Resveratrol,
Mangiferin,
Betulinic
Berberine,
Syringic
Gallocatechin,
Curcumin,
Loureirin-A,
Loureirin-B,
Lupeol,
Paeoniflorin,
Puerarin
emerge
these
promising
agents
through
inhibition
pathway.
Extensive
has
revealed
how
they
modulate
signalling
pathways,
NF-κB,
demonstrate
development
therapeutic
assist
chronic
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(29), P. 6746 - 6761
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
slow
healing
of
diabetic
wounds
has
seriously
affected
human
health.
Meanwhile,
the
open
are
susceptible
to
bacterial
infection.
Clinical
therapeutic
methods
such
as
antibiotic
therapy,
insulin
treatment,
and
surgical
debridement
have
made
great
achievements
in
treatment
wounds.
However,
drug-resistant
bacteria
will
develop
after
long-term
use
antibiotics,
resulting
decreased
efficacy.
To
improve
effect,
increasing
drug
concentration
is
a
common
strategy
clinical
practice,
but
it
also
brings
serious
side
effects.
In
addition,
hyperglycemia
control
or
can
easily
bring
negative
effects
patients,
hypoglycemia
damage
normal
tissue.
Therefore,
essential
novel
strategies
effectively
promote
wound
healing.
recent
years,
nanozyme-based
systems
received
extensive
attention
because
they
possess
advantages
nanomaterials
natural
enzymes.
For
example,
nanozymes
small
size
high
surface
area
volume
ratio,
which
enhance
tissue
penetration
increase
reactive
active
sites.
Moreover,
compared
with
enzymes,
more
stable
catalytic
activity,
lower
production
cost,
stronger
operability.
this
review,
we
first
reviewed
basic
characteristics
then
elaborated
on
mechanism
action
principle
different
types
from
three
aspects:
controlling
infection,
hyperglycemia,
relieving
inflammation.
Finally,
challenges,
prospects
future
implementation
for
outlined.
The
increasingly
aging
society
led
to
a
rise
in
the
prevalence
of
chronic
wounds
(CWs),
posing
significant
burden
public
health
on
global
scale.
One
key
features
CWs
is
presence
maladjusted
immune
microenvironment
characterized
by
persistent
and
excessive
(hyper)inflammation.
A
variety
immunomodulatory
therapies
have
been
proposed
address
this
condition.
Yet,
date,
current
delivery
systems
for
therapy
remain
inadequate
lack
efficiency.
This
highlights
need
new
therapeutic
systems,
such
as
nanosystems,
manage
pathological
inflammatory
imbalance
and,
ultimately,
improve
treatment
outcomes
CWs.
While
plethora
nanosystems
modifying
shown
promising
effects,
literature
intersection
remains
relatively
scarce.
Therefore,
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
pathogenesis
characteristics
CWs,
discuss
important
advancements
our
understanding
CW
healing,
delineate
versatility
applicability
nanosystems-based
management
In
addition,
we
herein
also
shed
light
main
challenges
future
perspectives
rapidly
evolving
research
field.
Phytotherapy Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
37(12), P. 5700 - 5723
Published: Sept. 25, 2023
Abstract
Galangin
is
an
important
flavonoid
with
natural
activity,
that
abundant
in
galangal
and
propolis.
Currently,
various
biological
activities
of
galangin
have
been
disclosed,
including
anti‐inflammation,
antibacterial
effect,
anti‐oxidative
stress
aging,
anti‐fibrosis,
antihypertensive
effect.
Based
on
the
above
bioactivities,
more
attention
has
paid
to
role
neurodegenerative
diseases,
rheumatoid
arthritis,
osteoarthritis,
osteoporosis,
skin
cancer.
In
this
paper,
sources,
pharmacokinetics,
therapeutic
potential
against
diseases
were
systematically
reviewed
by
collecting
summarizing
relevant
literature.
addition,
molecular
mechanism
new
preparation
treatment
related
are
also
discussed,
broaden
application
prospect
provide
reference
for
its
clinical
application.
Furthermore,
it
should
be
noted
current
toxicity
studies
insufficient,
evidence
needed
support
possibility
as
a
functional
food.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
Naturally
occurring
flavonoids
have
long
been
utilized
as
essential
templates
for
the
development
of
novel
drugs
and
critical
ingredients
functional
foods.
Astragalin
(AG)
is
a
natural
flavonoid
that
can
be
isolated
from
variety
familiar
edible
plants,
such
seeds
green
tea,
Morus
alba
L.,
Cuscuta
chinensis.
It
noteworthy
AG
has
wide
range
pharmacological
activities
possesses
therapeutic
effects
against
diseases,
covering
cancers,
osteoarthritis,
osteoporosis,
ulcerative
colitis,
mastitis,
obesity,
diabetes
mellitus,
diabetic
complications,
ischemia/reperfusion
injury,
neuropathy,
respiratory
reproductive
system
diseases.
This
article
reviewed
source
pharmacokinetics
systematically
summarized
potential
mechanisms
in
treating
diverse
diseases
order
to
promote
food,
doing
so
providing
references
its
clinical
application
disease
therapy.
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Abstract
Background
Diabetic
foot
ulcer
(DFU)
is
one
of
the
most
common
and
severe
complications
diabetes,
with
vascular
changes,
neuropathy,
infections
being
primary
pathological
mechanisms.
Glutamine
(Gln)
metabolism
has
been
found
to
play
a
crucial
role
in
diabetes
complications.
This
study
aims
identify
validate
potential
Gln
biomarkers
associated
DFU
through
bioinformatics
machine
learning
analysis.
Methods
We
downloaded
two
microarray
datasets
related
patients
from
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
database,
namely
GSE134431,
GSE68183,
GSE80178.
From
GSE134431
dataset,
we
obtained
differentially
expressed
Gln-metabolism
genes
(deGlnMRGs)
between
normal
controls.
analyzed
correlation
deGlnMRGs
immune
cell
infiltration
status.
also
explored
relationship
GlnMRGs
molecular
clusters
Notably,
WGCNA
(DEGs)
within
specific
clusters.
Additionally,
conducted
GSVA
annotate
enriched
genes.
Subsequently,
constructed
screened
best
model.
Finally,
validated
predictions'
accuracy
using
nomogram,
calibration
curves,
decision
curve
analysis
(DCA),
GSE80178
dataset.
Results
In
both
control
groups,
confirmed
presence
an
activated
response.
20
deGlnMRGs,
including
CTPS1,
NAGS,
SLC7A11,
GGT1,
GCLM,
RIMKLA,
ARG2,
ASL,
ASNS,
ASNSD1,
PPAT,
GLS2,
GLUD1,
MECP2,
ASS1,
PRODH,
CTPS2,
ALDH5A1,
DGLUCY,
SLC25A12.
Furthermore,
were
identified
DFU.
Immune
indicated
heterogeneity
these
established
Support
Vector
Machine
(SVM)
model
based
on
5
(R3HCC1,
ZNF562,
MFN1,
DRAM1,
PTGDS),
which
exhibited
excellent
performance
external
validation
datasetGSE134431,
(AUC
=
0.929).
Conclusion
five
DFU,
revealing
novel
therapeutic
targets
for
immune-inflammatory
cells
plays
progression