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ArticleBiology direct2025

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals a new mechanism of endothelial cell heterogeneity and healing in diabetic foot ulcers.

Songyun Zhao, Hua Yu, Zihao Li, Wanying Chen, Kaibo Liu, Hao Dai, Gaoyi Wang, Zibing Zhang, Jiaheng Xie, Yucang He and 1 more

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13 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. The Role of the Notch1 Signaling Pathway in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Diabetic Foot: A Review.Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders · 2026
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  4. Single-Cell Sequencing Reveals That CCL2+ Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Promote Diabetic Wound Healing Through the CCL2-ACKR1 Signaling Axis.FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Songyun Zhao *Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Hua Yu *Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Zihao Li *Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Wanying ChenDepartment of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Kaibo LiuDepartment of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Hao DaiDepartment of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Gaoyi WangDepartment of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Zibing ZhangDepartment of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Jiaheng XieDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China. xiejiaheng@csu.edu.cn.
Yucang HeDepartment of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China. heyucang0@163.com.
Liqun LiDepartment of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China. wz.llq@wmu.edu.cn.

Funding

General Scientific Research project of Zhejiang Provincial Health Commission 2024KY1257,2024KY1245Municipal Science and Technology Bureau Foundation of Wenzhou Y2023152, Y2020997
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are a common and severe complication among diabetic patients, posing a significant burden on patients' quality of life and healthcare systems due to their high incidence, amputation rates, and mortality. This study utilized single-cell RNA sequencing technology to deeply analyze the cellular heterogeneity of the skin on the feet ofDFU patients and the transcriptomic characteristics of endothelial cells, aiming to identify key cell populations and genes associated with the healing and progression of DFU. The study found that endothelial cells from DFU patients exhibited significant transcriptomic differences under various conditions, particularly in signaling pathways related to inflammatory responses and angiogenesis. Through trajectory analysis and cell communication research, we revealed the key role of endothelial cell subsets in the development of DFU and identified multiple important gene modules associated with the progression of DFU. Notably, the promoting effect of the SH3BGRL3 gene on endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and angiogenic capabilities under high glucose conditions was experimentally verified, providing a new potential target and theoretical basis for the treatment of DFU. This study not only enhances the understanding of the pathogenesis ofDFU but also provides a scientific basis for the development ofnew therapeutic strategies.

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Diabetic FootEndothelial CellsWound HealingFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSequence Analysis, RNASingle-Cell AnalysisTranscriptomeAngiogenesisDiabetic foot ulcersEndothelial cellsSH3BGRL3Single-cell RNA sequencingWound healing

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PMCPMC11929994

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