Tβ4‐Engineered ADSC Extracellular Vesicles Rescue Cell Senescence Through Separable Microneedle Patches for Diabetic Wound Healing

Tβ4‐Engineered ADSC Extracellular Vesicles Rescue Cell Senescence Through Separable Microneedle Patches for Diabetic Wound Healing

Abstract Microneedles loaded with bioactive substances have demonstrated efficacy in wound healing, while their application in the elderly chronic wounds, aggravated by cellular senescence, is still a significant challenge. Here, a novel therapeutic strategy is presented utilizing Thymosin β4 (Tβ4)‐...

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Main Authors: Youjun Ding, Jinglin Wang, Jiaye Li, Yi Cheng, Shuyin Zhou, Yepeng Zhang, Yuanjin Zhao, Min Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-07-01
Series:Advanced Science
Subjects:
cell senescence
extracellular vesicle
microneedle
stem cell
wound healing
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202505009
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Summary:Abstract Microneedles loaded with bioactive substances have demonstrated efficacy in wound healing, while their application in the elderly chronic wounds, aggravated by cellular senescence, is still a significant challenge. Here, a novel therapeutic strategy is presented utilizing Thymosin β4 (Tβ4)‐modified adipose‐derived stem cell extracellular vesicles (ADSC‐EVs) delivered via separable microneedle patches (MN@EVsTβ4). The therapeutic EVsTβ4 are derived from ADSCs that overexpress Tβ4, a factor that reverses cellular senescence. Leveraging the drug‐loading and release properties of gelatin methacryloyl and poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate, EVsTβ4 are encapsulated within the tips of the microneedles. Notably, the soluble hyaluronic acid base layer dissolves rapidly and separates from the tips upon exudate absorption, enabling a sustained release of EVsTβ4. Subsequently, it is demonstrated its ability to mitigate senescence and improve function via the PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway. Furthermore, MN@EVsTβ4 patches showed significant efficacy in reversing senescence and promoting wound healing in diabetic wound models. Thus, the engineered ADSC‐EVs, combined with separable microneedle patches, represent a promising bioengineering strategy for clinical wound management.
ISSN:2198-3844

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