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ArticleBioactive materials2025

Hydroxyapatite microspheres encapsulated within hybrid hydrogel promote skin regeneration through the activation of Calcium Signaling and Motor Protein pathway.

Shuo Liu, Lu Song, Shuwen Huang, Zhanhong Liu, Yang Xu, Zhiyuan Wang, He Qiu, Jing Wang, Zhiru Chen, Yumei Xiao and 5 more

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Article in Bioactive materials, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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12 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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15 authors.

Shuo LiuNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
Lu SongNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
Shuwen HuangNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
Zhanhong LiuNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
Yang XuNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
Zhiyuan WangNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
He QiuDepartment of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery, West China School of Public, Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, Chengdu, China.
Jing WangNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
Zhiru ChenNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
Yumei XiaoNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
Hang WangState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Cosmetic and Plastic, Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Clinical Research Center, for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
Xiangdong ZhuNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
Kai ZhangNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
Xingdong ZhangNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.
Hai LinNational Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hydroxyapatite (HAp), traditionally recognized for its efficacy in bone regeneration, has rarely been explored for skin regeneration applications. This investigation explored HAp microspheres with distinct physicochemical properties tailored away from conventional bone regeneration parameters, and the capacity promoting skin regeneration and mitigating the aging process were investigated when encapsulated in hyaluronate hydrogels. By benchmarking against well-established dermal fillers like PMMA and PLLA, it was revealed the specific attributes of HAp that were conducive to skin regeneration, providing initial insights into the underlying mechanism. HAp enhanced the fibroblast functionality by triggering minimal adaptive immune responses and enhancing the Calcium Signaling and Motor Protein Signaling pathways. This modulation supported the production of normal collagen fibers, essential for ECM maturation and skin structural integrity. The significant ECM regeneration and remodeling capabilities exhibited by the HAp-encapsulated hybrid hydrogels suggested promising application in facial rejuvenation procedures, potentially making a breakthrough in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.

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Calcium signalingHydroxyapatiteMotor proteinRegeneration

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PMID40292340
PMCPMC12022663

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