Sustained delivery of rhMG53 promotes diabetic wound healing and hair follicle development

  • Hong Niu
  • , Haichang Li
  • , Ya Guan
  • , Xin Zhou
  • , Zhongguang Li
  • , Serana Li Zhao
  • , Peng Chen
  • , Tao Tan
  • , Hua Zhu
  • , Valerie Bergdall
  • , Xuehong Xu
  • , Jianjie Ma
  • , Jianjun Guan

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Abstract

MG53 is an essential component of the cell membrane repair machinery, participating in the healing of dermal wounds. Here we develop a novel delivery system using recombinant human MG53 (rhMG53) protein and a reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging gel to treat diabetic wounds. Mice with ablation of MG53 display defective hair follicle structure, and topical application of rhMG53 can promote hair growth in the mg53−/− mice. Cell lineage tracing studies reveal a physiological function of MG53 in modulating the proliferation of hair follicle stem cells (HFSCs). We find that rhMG53 protects HFSCs from oxidative stress-induced apoptosis and stimulates differentiation of HSFCs into keratinocytes. The cytoprotective function of MG53 is mediated by STATs and MAPK signaling in HFSCs. The thermosensitive ROS-scavenging gel encapsulated with rhMG53 allows for sustained release of rhMG53 and promotes healing of chronic cutaneous wounds and hair follicle development in the db/db mice. These findings support the potential therapeutic value of using rhMG53 in combination with ROS-scavenging gel to treat diabetic wounds.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)104-115
Number of pages12
JournalBioactive Materials
Volume18
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2022

Keywords

  • Controlled drug delivery
  • Diabetic wound healing
  • MG53
  • ROS-Scavenging hydrogel
  • hair follicle stem cell

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