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 oxy...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.展开更多
文摘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.