Publications by authors named "Stelling-Ferez J"

During wound healing, the migration of keratinocytes is critical for wound closure. The application of amniotic membrane (AM) on wounds with challenging contexts (e.g.

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Skin wound healing is a physiological process that involves several cell types. Among them, endothelial cells are required for inflammation resolution and neo-angiogenesis, both necessary for tissue restoration after injury. Primary human umbilical vein endothelial cells (C-HUVECs) are derived from the umbilical cord.

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Wound healing is a complex process to restore skin. Plant-derived bioactive compounds might be a source of substances for the treatment of wounds stalled in a non-resolving stage of wound healing. Oleanolic acid (OA), a pentacyclic triterpene, has shown favorable wound healing properties both in vitro and in vivo.

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Article Synopsis
  • Cell migration is essential for wound healing, and natural terpenoids like oleanolic acid (OA) show potential to enhance this process, although the exact mechanisms remain unclear.
  • OA activates the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and related pathways, leading to the phosphorylation of the c-Jun transcription factor, which is crucial for cell migration and is localized to wound-edge cells.
  • OA also promotes changes in the actin cytoskeleton and focal adhesion dynamics, recruiting proteins that aid in these processes, indicating its multifaceted role in facilitating cell movement during healing.
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One of the most relevant diabetes complications is impaired wound healing, mainly characterized by reduced peripheral blood flow and diminished neovascularization together with increased inflammation and oxidative stress. Unfortunately, effective therapies are currently lacking. Recently, the amniotic membrane (AM) has shown promising results in wound management.

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