CXCL12/CXCR4: an amazing challenge and opportunity in the fight against fibrosis

X Wu, L Qian, H Zhao, W Lei, Y Liu, X Xu, J Li… - Ageing research …, 2023 - Elsevier
Fibrosis is a pathological process caused by abnormal wound healing response, which
often leads to excessive deposition of extracellular matrix, distortion of organ architecture …

[HTML][HTML] Pruritus in keloid scars: mechanisms and treatments

AA Hawash, G Ingrasci, K Nouri… - Acta dermato …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Keloids are scars that extend beyond the margins of an insulting cutaneous injury. Keloids
are often thought to be primarily a cosmetic issue, as they are typically quite raised and …

Adipose stem cell exosomes promote mitochondrial autophagy through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway to alleviate keloids

C Liu, L Khairullina, Y Qin, Y Zhang, Z Xiao - Stem Cell Research & …, 2024 - Springer
Background Fibrosis with unrelieved chronic inflammation is an important pathological
change in keloids. Mitochondrial autophagy plays a crucial role in reducing inflammation …

IL-17 Induces Autophagy Dysfunction to Promote Inflammatory Cell Death and Fibrosis in Keloid Fibroblasts via the STAT3 and HIF-1α Dependent Signaling …

SY Lee, AR Lee, JW Choi, CR Lee, KH Cho… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Keloid is an abnormal fibrotic disease after cutaneous injury characterized by exaggerated
scar tissue formation, which often extends beyond the boundaries of the original wound …

Ulvan-based nanofibrous patches enhance wound healing of skin trauma resulting from cryosurgical treatment of keloids

S Kikionis, M Koromvoki, A Tagka, E Polichronaki… - Marine Drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
Keloids are skin fibroproliferative disorders, resulting from abnormal healing of deep
cutaneous injuries. Cryosurgery, the most common treatment for keloids, causes skin …

Adipose‐derived mesenchymal stem cells‐sourced exosomal micro RNA‐7846‐3p suppresses proliferation and pro‐angiogenic role of keloid fibroblasts by …

D Wu, X Liu, Z Jin - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background Exosomes (Exos) and their contained microRNAs (miRNAs) have
been emergingly recognized as key regulators in spanning biological processes, including …

Risk factors associated with the progression from mild keloids to severe keloids

R Liu, H Xiao, R Wang, W Li, K Deng, Y Cen… - Chinese Medical …, 2022 - mednexus.org
Background: Keloids are benign fibrous growths that are caused by excessive tissue build-
up. Severe keloids exert more significant effects on patients' quality of life than do mild …

A review of laser therapies for the treatment of scarring and vascular anomalies

JH Nunez, AL Strong, P Comish, GE Hespe… - Advances in wound …, 2023 - liebertpub.com
Significance: Laser use has become part of the gold standard of treatment as an effective
adjuvant in multimodal therapy for pathologic scarring caused by burns, trauma, acne, and …

Insights into How Plant-Derived Extracts and Compounds Can Help in the Prevention and Treatment of Keloid Disease: Established and Emerging Therapeutic …

YC Boo - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Keloid is a disease in which fibroblasts abnormally proliferate and synthesize excessive
amounts of extracellular matrix, including collagen and fibronectin, during the healing …

Burn scar management and reconstructive surgery

N Obaidi, C Keenan, RK Chan - Surgical Clinics, 2023 - surgical.theclinics.com
Background Cutaneous scaring is an inevitable consequence following burns deeper than
the dermis. Although burn scars from more superficial injuries can resemble normal skin in …