ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2024
An Update on Molecular Mechanisms of Scarring-A Narrative Review.
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40 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Adipose-Derived Stem Cells as Therapeutic Approach in Hypertrophic Scar Formation-A Systematic Review.International wound journal · 2026Pooled it
- Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Fractional COSkin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2026Pooled it
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- Intervention With Autologous Platelet-Containing Plasma for Immature Atrophic Facial Scars: A Quantitative Case Study.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Platelet-Rich Plasma: An Endogenous Bioregulatory Modulator Coordinating Soft Tissue Remodeling.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Review
- [Bidirectional two-sample MR analysis of causal relationships between human inflammatory proteins and HS and keloids].Zhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi · 2026Article
- Multifunctional Hydrogels for Diabetic Wound Healing: Design Strategies and Microenvironmental Remodeling Mechanisms.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- MFAP4 Promotes Scar Formation by Regulating Macrophage-Myofibroblast Transformation Through Activation of the TGF-β/Smad3 Signalling Pathway.Experimental dermatology · 2026Article
- Porcelain gallbladder revisited.Journal of ultrasound · 2026Review
- The Use of Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars (CROSS) Method With Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) for Atrophic Scars: A Comprehensive Review on Application Techniques, Adjunct Therapies, and Complications.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2026Review
- Neuromodulation strategies in postburn care for pain rehabilitation and scar remodelling.Communications medicine · 2026Review
- Research advances in the pathogenesis and photodynamic therapy of pathological scars.Lasers in medical science · 2026Review
- Red and near-infrared photobiomodulation for burn, hypertrophic, and post-surgical scars: a scoping review of clinical trials.Lasers in medical science · 2026Article
- Targeted Extracellular Vesicles Deliver Asiaticoside to Inhibit AURKB/DRP1-Mediated Mitochondrial Fission and Attenuate Hypertrophic Scar Formation.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- Emotional quality-of-life after chest masculinizing surgery among transgender persons aged under versus over 18 years: a comparative observational study.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2026Observational
- Efficacy of Exosome-Based Therapies for Skin Rejuvenation: A Systematic Review of Human Studies.Cureus · 2026Review
- Macroscopic Markers of Dolphin Healing at Sea Linked to Immunity.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Mechanistic insights into Strontium-90 superficial radiotherapy in keloids: senescence-associated changes and ECM remodeling across cell-matrix scales.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Article
- From uric acid to tophi: multistage molecular and cellular mechanisms of tophi formation.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
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Abstract
Fibroblasts, the principal cellular mediators of connective tissue remodeling, play a crucial role in the formation of physiological and pathological scars. Understanding the intricate interplay between fibroblasts and other cellular and molecular components is essential for elucidating the underlying mechanisms driving scar formation. Hypertrophic scars, keloids and atrophic scars arise from dysregulated wound healing processes characterized by persistent inflammation, aberrant collagen deposition, and impaired extracellular matrix remodeling. Fibroblasts play a central role in the pathogenesis of such pathological scars, driving aberrant extracellular matrix remodeling, subsequently contributing to the formation of raised or depressed fibrotic lesions. The investigation of complex interactions between fibroblasts and the microenvironment is crucial for developing targeted therapeutic interventions aimed at modulating fibroblast activity and improving clinical outcomes in patients with pathological scars. Further research into the molecular pathways governing fibroblast behavior and their heterogeneity holds promise for advancing scar management strategies. This narrative review was performed to shed light on the mechanisms behind scar formation, with a special focus on the role of fibroblasts in the formation of different types of scars, providing insights into the pathophysiology of these conditions. Through the analysis of current knowledge, this review seeks to identify the key cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in fibroblast activation, collagen synthesis, and extracellular matrix remodeling in hypertrophic scar, keloid, or atrophic scar formation.
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