Cell-free adipose extract inhibits hypertrophic scar formation through collagen remodeling and antiangiogenesis

Hypertrophic scars (HS) are a fibrotic proliferative disorder that results from an abnormal wound healing process, presenting significant challenges for clinical intervention. The primary characteristics of HS include excessive collagen deposition and angiogenesis. In recent years, the study of mese...

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Main Authors: Sun Junchao, Zhao Yujie, Qu Zhoujiang, Sun Shudong, Wang Kun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2025-08-01
Series:Open Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2025-1249
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Summary:Hypertrophic scars (HS) are a fibrotic proliferative disorder that results from an abnormal wound healing process, presenting significant challenges for clinical intervention. The primary characteristics of HS include excessive collagen deposition and angiogenesis. In recent years, the study of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and their derived exosomes has emerged as a prominent area of research within the academic community. However, the therapeutic application of MSCs is impeded by several challenges, including immune rejection, sourcing limitations, ethical dilemmas, and difficulties related to the scalability of exosome production. Cell-free adipose extract (CEFAE), a novel bioproduct derived from adipose tissue, is rich in various active protein factors that are essential for MSCs and their exosomes. CEFAE presents several advantages, including low immunogenicity, non-tumorigenicity, and a high degree of clinical safety. However, the application of CEFAE in the prevention and treatment of scar formation has not been adequately validated through experimental studies.
ISSN:2391-5463