ReviewScars, burns & healing
Keloid research: current status and future directions.
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66 citing papers in PubMed, 106 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prospective randomised controlled trial to compare tissue reactions and scarring with polypropylene versus polyglactin 910 sutures in periocular skin.The British journal of ophthalmology · 2026Trial
- Prospective Study of Intense Pulsed Light With Postoperative Radiotherapy for Keloids in Young and Middle-Aged Men.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Trial
- Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell exosomes inhibit proliferation and promote apoptosis in an in vitro model of keloid.Biochemistry and biophysics reports · 2026Article
- Adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells and their acellular derivatives in cutaneous wound healing and pathological scarring: a narrative review.Cell and tissue banking · 2026Review
- Fibroblast Dynamics in Keloid Pathogenesis: Unraveling Cellular Crosstalk and Novel Therapeutic Targets.Dermatology research and practice · 2026Review
- Advances in the interplay between mechanical forces and inflammatory immunity in keloid formation.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- Genetic Polymorphisms of Transforming Growth Factor Receptors (TGF-βRI, TGF-βRII) and Risk Factors Associated with Keloid Scars in Burkina Faso: A Cross-Sectional Study.The application of clinical genetics · 2026Article
- Hypertrophic Scarring and Keloids: Epidemiology, Molecular Pathogenesis, and Therapeutic Interventions.MedComm · 2025Review
- Use of COX Inhibitors in Plastic Surgery Fibroproliferative Disorders: A Systematic Review.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Review
- Reviewing the efficacy, safety and aesthetic outcome of barbed suture use in neck dissection.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2025Article
- Electrical Stimulation Using a Low-Frequency and Low-Intensity Alternating Current Modulates Type I Procollagen Production and MMP-1 Expression in Dermal Fibroblasts.Annals of dermatology · 2025Article
- The efficacy of combined adjuvant radiotherapy with surgical excision in the treatment of keloids.Annals of burns and fire disasters · 2025Article
- MicroRNAs Associated with Keloids Identified by Microarray Analysis and In Vitro Experiments.Molecular biotechnology · 2025Article
- LangerinClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2025Review
- Surgical Excision and Radiotherapy for Giant Keloids in Auricula: A Case Report.International medical case reports journal · 2025Article
- Adipose stem cell exosomes promote mitochondrial autophagy through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway to alleviate keloids.Stem cell research & therapy · 2024Article
- Comprehensive Insights into Keloid Pathogenesis and Advanced Therapeutic Strategies.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- The effects of systemic diseases, genetic disorders and lifestyle on keloids.International wound journal · 2024Review
- Logistic regression analysis of risk factors influencing postoperative keloid scar recurrence.American journal of translational research · 2024Article
- Twist-related protein 1 promotes transforming growth factor β receptor 1 in keloid fibroblasts via regulating the stability of myocyte enhancer factor 2A.Burns & trauma · 2024Article
6 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
introductionKeloids and hypertrophic scars are fibroproliferative disorders of the skin that result from abnormal healing of injured or irritated skin. Multiple studies suggest that genetic, systemic and local factors may contribute to the development and/or growth of keloids and hypertrophic scars. A key local factor may be mechanical stimuli. Here, we provide an up-to-date review of the studies on the roles that genetic variation, epigenetic modifications and mechanotransduction play in keloidogenesis.
methodsAn English literature review was performed by searching the PubMed, Embase and Web of Science databases with the following keywords: genome-wide association study; epigenetics; non-coding RNA; microRNA; long non-coding RNA (lncRNA); DNA methylation; mechanobiology; and keloid. The searches targeted the time period between the date of database inception and July 2018.
resultsGenetic studies identified several single-nucleotide polymorphisms and gene linkages that may contribute to keloid pathogenesis. Epigenetic modifications caused by non-coding RNAs (e.g. microRNAs and lncRNAs) and DNA methylation may also play important roles by inducing the persistent activation of keloidal fibroblasts. Mechanical forces and the ensuing cellular mechanotransduction may also influence the degree of scar formation, scar contracture and the formation/progression of keloids and hypertrophic scars.
conclusionsRecent research indicates that the formation/growth of keloids and hypertrophic scars associate clearly with genetic, epigenetic, systemic and local risk factors, particularly skin tension around scars. Further research into scar-related genetics, epigenetics and mechanobiology may reveal molecular, cellular or tissue-level targets that could lead to the development of more effective prophylactic and therapeutic strategies for wounds/scars in the future.
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