Tag: wound healing
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New diabetes drug may curb complications beyond blood sugar control, study hints
Overview: A potential breakthrough beyond managing blood sugar Researchers are exploring a new drug candidate that could help prevent some of the most troublesome complications of diabetes, even when blood sugar control remains challenging. Early laboratory studies in mice and human cells suggest that this experimental compound targets inflammatory processes and tissue repair pathways that…
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A New Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Diabetes Complications Beyond Blood Sugar Control
Overview: A potential breakthrough beyond glucose management Diabetes management traditionally centers on controlling blood sugar to prevent complications. Yet many patients still face issues such as slow wound healing and chronic inflammation even when their glucose is well managed. A new study, conducted in mice and on human cells, suggests that an experimental drug could…
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SerpinB3: A Cancer-Linked Protein That Also Drives Wound Healing
Introduction: A Protein That Bridges Cancer and Wound Repair SerpinB3 is emerging as a pivotal protein in human health, notable for its dual role as both a potential cancer biomarker and a key player in wound healing. When doctors observe elevated levels of this protein in a patient’s blood, it can signal a range of…
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SerpinB3: A Protein Rallying Cancer Signals and Wound Healing
Understanding SerpinB3: Beyond a Cancer Marker When clinicians detect elevated levels of SerpinB3 in a blood test, it can signal that something significant is happening in the body. This protein, part of the serpin family, has emerged as a crucial biomarker with implications that stretch from hard-to-treat cancers to the complex process of wound healing.…
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SerpinB3: A Cancer Biomarker That Also Shapes Wound Healing
What is SerpinB3 and why it matters SerpinB3 is a protein that can rise in the bloodstream when the body’s tissues are under stress or damage. While most people associate elevated biomarkers with cancer, SerpinB3 plays a broader role in the body’s protective responses. Researchers are increasingly recognizing that SerpinB3 not only signals potential malignancies…
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TIGIT: Immune Checkpoint Promoter of Tissue Healing Could Change Fibrosis and Wound Care
Groundbreaking finding: TIGIT helps tissue repair Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have uncovered a surprising role for the immune checkpoint inhibitor TIGIT beyond its well-known function as a cancer therapy target. In a study led by Nicole Joller, the team demonstrated that TIGIT not only helps regulate immune responses during infections but also…
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Checkpoint inhibitors aid tissue repair, offering new hope for chronic wounds
Summary: A new role for checkpoint inhibitors in tissue repair Checkpoint inhibitors, best known for unleashing the immune system against cancer, may also help heal damaged tissues. Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have identified a previously unknown function of one such inhibitor, TIGIT: it promotes tissue repair after viral infection. The discovery, published…
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Fungi-Derived Hydrogels Could Shape the Future of Wound Healing
Overview: A Living Material with Healing Potential Scientists are exploring a bold idea: could living fungi be transformed into hydrogels that help repair human tissue? Researchers at the University of Utah are investigating a soil-dwelling mold, Marquandomyces marquandii, as a candidate for a bio-integrated hydrogel—an engineered material that combines the adaptability of living organisms with…
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Fungi Hydrogel for Wound Healing: Living Bandages
Introduction: A living approach to wound healing When we think of bandages, we imagine sterile fabrics and chemical creams. A new line of research, however, is turning to fungi to create living, multifunctional hydrogels that could serve as next-generation wound dressings. The key idea: use a mycelial network—the expansive, web-like structure fungi form underground—as a…