Liangliang Fan , Xuxia Jia , Fusong Dong , Song Yang , Wenjing Li , Ronghua Zhao , Lijia Yin , Daqing Zhao , Jiawen Wang
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Abstract
Vascular dysfunction and disruption of the balance between different subtypes of macrophages are key factors contributing to the poor healing of diabetic wounds. This study revealed that ginseng-derived nanoparticles (GDNPs) can promote angiogenesis and regulate macrophage polarization in the diabetic wound microenvironment, thereby promoting diabetic wound healing. GDNPs were found to significantly promote the cell viability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) exposed to H2O2 under high glucose (HG) conditions while increasing the angiogenic capacity of HUVECs, and attenuating the elevated levels of H2O2-induced oxidative stress. Moreover, GDNPs effectively regulated macrophage (RAW264.7) polarization towards the M2 phenotype, exerting anti-inflammatory effects. The results indicated that GDNPs act on the PI3K/AKT/HIF-1α and TLR4/MyD88/MAPK pathways to promote angiogenesis, reduce inflammatory and oxidative stress, modulate macrophage polarization, and accelerate wound healing in diabetes. This study provides insights into the therapeutic benefits of GDNPs in diabetic wound healing.
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Materials Today Bio is a multidisciplinary journal that specializes in the intersection between biology and materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, and medicine. It covers various aspects such as the design and assembly of new structures, their interaction with biological systems, functionalization, bioimaging, therapies, and diagnostics in healthcare. The journal aims to showcase the most significant advancements and discoveries in this field. As part of the Materials Today family, Materials Today Bio provides rigorous peer review, quick decision-making, and high visibility for authors. It is indexed in Scopus, PubMed Central, Emerging Sources, Citation Index (ESCI), and Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).