scholarly journals Relaxin improves multiple markers of wound healing and ameliorates the disturbed healing pattern of genetically diabetic mice

2013 ◽  
Vol 125 (12) ◽  
pp. 575-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Bitto ◽  
Natasha Irrera ◽  
Letteria Minutoli ◽  
Margherita Calò ◽  
Patrizia Lo Cascio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Breaking Strength ◽  
Histological Evaluation ◽  
Concomitant Treatment ◽  
Diabetic Mice ◽  
Vegf Mrna ◽  
Impaired Wound Healing ◽  
Wound Model ◽  
Stromal Cell Derived Factor ◽  
Genetically Diabetic Mice

Diabetic mice are characterized by a disrupted expression pattern of VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor), and impaired vasculogenesis during healing. Experimental evidence suggests that RLX (relaxin) can improve several parameters associated with wound healing. Therefore we investigated the effects of porcine-derived RLX in diabetes-related wound-healing defects in genetically diabetic mice. An incisional wound model was produced on the back of female diabetic C57BL/KsJ-m+/+Leptdb (db+/db+) mice and their normal littermates (db+/+m). Animals were treated daily with porcine RLX (25 μg/mouse per day, subcutaneously) or its vehicle. Mice were killed on 3, 6 and 12 days after skin injury for measurements of VEGF mRNA and protein synthesis, SDF-1α (stromal cell-derived factor-1α) mRNA and eNOS (endothelial NO synthase) expression. Furthermore, we evaluated wound-breaking strength, histological changes, angiogenesis and vasculogenesis at day 12. Diabetic animals showed a reduced expression of VEGF, eNOS and SDF-1α compared with non-diabetic animals. At day 6, RLX administration resulted in an increase in VEGF mRNA expression and protein wound content, in eNOS expression and in SDF-1α mRNA. Furthermore, the histological evaluation indicated that RLX improved the impaired wound healing, enhanced the staining of MMP-11 (matrix metalloproteinase-11) and increased wound-breaking strength at day 12 in diabetic mice. Immunohistochemistry showed that RLX in diabetic animals augmented new vessel formation by stimulating both angiogenesis and vasculogenesis. RLX significantly reduced the time to complete skin normalization and this effect was abrogated by a concomitant treatment with antibodies against VEGF and CXCR4 (CXC chemokine receptor 4), the SDF-1α receptor. These data strongly suggest that RLX may have a potential application in diabetes-related wound disorders.

Activation of adenosine A2A receptors restores the altered cell-cycle machinery during impaired wound healing in genetically diabetic mice

Surgery ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 149 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Domenica Altavilla ◽  
Francesco Squadrito ◽  
Francesca Polito ◽  
Natasha Irrera ◽  
Margherita Calò ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Wound Healing ◽  
Diabetic Mice ◽  
Adenosine A2a Receptors ◽  
Impaired Wound Healing ◽  
A2a Receptors ◽  
Genetically Diabetic Mice ◽  
Altered Cell ◽  
Adenosine A2a ◽  
Cell Cycle Machinery

Angiopoietin-1 gene transfer improves impaired wound healing in genetically diabetic mice without increasing VEGF expression

2008 ◽  
Vol 114 (12) ◽  
pp. 707-718 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Bitto ◽  
Letteria Minutoli ◽  
Maria Rosaria Galeano ◽  
Domenica Altavilla ◽  
Francesca Polito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Transfer ◽  
Protein Expression ◽  
Wound Repair ◽  
Breaking Strength ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Diabetic Mice ◽  
Impaired Wound Healing ◽  
Mrna And Protein Expression ◽  
Genetically Diabetic Mice ◽  
Angiopoietin 1

Ang-1 (angiopoietin-1) improves the ineffective angiogenesis and impaired wound healing in diabetes; however, the mechanism underlying this positive effect is still far from being completely understood. In the present study, we investigated whether rAAV (recombinant adeno-associated virus)–Ang-1 gene transfer could improve wound repair in genetically diabetic mice (db+/db+) and the mechanism(s) by which it causes new vessel formation. An incisional skin-wound model in diabetic and normoglycaemic mice was used. After the incision, animals received rAAV–LacZ or rAAV–Ang-1 in the wound edge. After 7 and 14 days, wounds were used to (i) confirm Ang-1 gene transfer, (ii) assess histologically the healing process, (iii) evaluate wound-breaking strength, and (iv) study new vessel formation by PECAM-1 (platelet/endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1) immunostaining. Finally, we investigated VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) mRNA and protein levels, eNOS (endothelial NO synthase) expression and VEGFR-1 and VEGFR-2 (VEGF receptor-1 and -2 respectively) immunostaining. The efficiency of Ang-1 gene transfer was confirmed by increased mRNA and protein expression of the protein. rAAV–Ang-1 significantly improved the healing process, stimulating re-epithelization and collagen maturation, increasing breaking strength and significantly augmenting the number of new vessels, as indicated by PECAM-1 immunostaining. However, Ang-1 gene transfer did not modify the decrease in VEGF mRNA and protein expression in diabetic mice; in contrast, Ang-1 increased eNOS expression and augmented nitrate wound content and VEGFR-2 immunostaining and protein expression. Ang-1 gene transfer did not change vascular permeability. Similar results were obtained in normoglycaemic animals. In conclusion, our results provide strong evidence that Ang-1 gene transfer improves the delayed wound repair in diabetes by inducing angiogenesis in a VEGF-independent manner.

scholarly journals A small molecule HIF-1α stabilizer that accelerates diabetic wound healing

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guodong Li ◽  
Chung-Nga Ko ◽  
Dan Li ◽  
Chao Yang ◽  
Wanhe Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Small Molecule ◽  
Hypoxia Inducible Factor ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Diabetic Mice ◽  
Impaired Wound Healing ◽  
Von Hippel Lindau ◽  
Design And Synthesis

AbstractImpaired wound healing and ulcer complications are a leading cause of death in diabetic patients. In this study, we report the design and synthesis of a cyclometalated iridium(III) metal complex 1a as a stabilizer of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α). In vitro biophysical and cellular analyses demonstrate that this compound binds to Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) and inhibits the VHL–HIF-1α interaction. Furthermore, the compound accumulates HIF-1α levels in cellulo and activates HIF-1α mediated gene expression, including VEGF, GLUT1, and EPO. In in vivo mouse models, the compound significantly accelerates wound closure in both normal and diabetic mice, with a greater effect being observed in the diabetic group. We also demonstrate that HIF-1α driven genes related to wound healing (i.e. HSP-90, VEGFR-1, SDF-1, SCF, and Tie-2) are increased in the wound tissue of 1a-treated diabetic mice (including, db/db, HFD/STZ and STZ models). Our study demonstrates a small molecule stabilizer of HIF-1α as a promising therapeutic agent for wound healing, and, more importantly, validates the feasibility of treating diabetic wounds by blocking the VHL and HIF-1α interaction.

scholarly journals Keratin Scaffolds Containing Casomorphin Stimulate Macrophage Infiltration and Accelerate Full-Thickness Cutaneous Wound Healing in Diabetic Mice

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 2554
Author(s):  
Marek Konop ◽  
Anna K. Laskowska ◽  
Mateusz Rybka ◽  
Ewa Kłodzińska ◽  
Dorota Sulejczak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Skin Wound ◽  
Wound Healing Process ◽  
Diabetic Mice ◽  
Full Thickness ◽  
Skin Wound Healing ◽  
Impaired Wound Healing

Impaired wound healing is a major medical challenge, especially in diabetics. Over the centuries, the main goal of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine has been to invent biomaterials that accelerate the wound healing process. In this context, keratin-derived biomaterial is a promising candidate due to its biocompatibility and biodegradability. In this study, we evaluated an insoluble fraction of keratin containing casomorphin as a wound dressing in a full-thickness surgical skin wound model in mice (n = 20) with iatrogenically induced diabetes. Casomorphin, an opioid peptide with analgesic properties, was incorporated into keratin and shown to be slowly released from the dressing. An in vitro study showed that keratin-casomorphin dressing is biocompatible, non-toxic, and supports cell growth. In vivo experiments demonstrated that keratin-casomorphin dressing significantly (p < 0.05) accelerates the whole process of skin wound healing to the its final stage. Wounds covered with keratin-casomorphin dressing underwent reepithelization faster, ending up with a thicker epidermis than control wounds, as confirmed by histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations. This investigated dressing stimulated macrophages infiltration, which favors tissue remodeling and regeneration, unlike in the control wounds in which neutrophils predominated. Additionally, in dressed wounds, the number of microhemorrhages was significantly decreased (p < 0.05) as compared with control wounds. The dressing was naturally incorporated into regenerating tissue during the wound healing process. Applied keratin dressing favored reconstruction of more regular skin structure and assured better cosmetic outcome in terms of scar formation and appearance. Our results have shown that insoluble keratin wound dressing containing casomorphin supports skin wound healing in diabetic mice.

Improvement in wound healing by a novel synthetic collagen-gel dressing in genetically diabetic mice

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daichi Chikazu ◽  
Tetsushi Taguchi ◽  
Hiroyuki Koyama ◽  
Hisako Hikiji ◽  
Hisako Fujihara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Collagen Gel ◽  
Diabetic Mice ◽  
Genetically Diabetic Mice

scholarly journals Stromal cell–derived factor 1 promotes angiogenesis via a heme oxygenase 1–dependent mechanism

2007 ◽  
Vol 204 (3) ◽  
pp. 605-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessy Deshane ◽  
Sifeng Chen ◽  
Sergio Caballero ◽  
Anna Grochot-Przeczek ◽  
Halina Was ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Heme Oxygenase ◽  
Stromal Cell ◽  
Tube Formation ◽  
Heme Oxygenase 1 ◽  
Impaired Wound Healing ◽  
Endothelial Tube Formation ◽  
Stromal Cell Derived Factor ◽  
And Migration

Stromal cell–derived factor 1 (SDF-1) plays a major role in the migration, recruitment, and retention of endothelial progenitor cells to sites of ischemic injury and contributes to neovascularization. We provide direct evidence demonstrating an important role for heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) in mediating the proangiogenic effects of SDF-1. Nanomolar concentrations of SDF-1 induced HO-1 in endothelial cells through a protein kinase C ζ–dependent and vascular endothelial growth factor–independent mechanism. SDF-1–induced endothelial tube formation and migration was impaired in HO-1–deficient cells. Aortic rings from HO-1−/− mice were unable to form capillary sprouts in response to SDF-1, a defect reversed by CO, a byproduct of the HO-1 reaction. Phosphorylation of vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein was impaired in HO-1−/− cells, an event that was restored by CO. The functional significance of HO-1 in the proangiogenic effects of SDF-1 was confirmed in Matrigel plug, wound healing, and retinal ischemia models in vivo. The absence of HO-1 was associated with impaired wound healing. Intravitreal adoptive transfer of HO-1–deficient endothelial precursors showed defective homing and reendothelialization of the retinal vasculature compared with HO-1 wild-type cells following ischemia. These findings demonstrate a mechanistic role for HO-1 in SDF-1–mediated angiogenesis and provide new avenues for therapeutic approaches in vascular repair.

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