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ArticleCurrent issues in molecular biology2025

Colostrum-Derived Exosomal Lactoferrin Promotes Skin Fibroblast Regeneration by Suppressing Inflammatory Responses.

Chu-Hsun Cheng, Wei-Jer Hong, Chien-Nien Li, Yung-Hsueh Huang, Jeng-Haw Tsai, Chih-Yuan Huang, Jen-Chin Wu, Chan-Yen Kuo, Wen-Chun Kuo

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Article in Current issues in molecular biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Chu-Hsun ChengBio-METS Biotech Consulting Co., Ltd., New Taipei City 23544, Taiwan.
Wei-Jer HongJFM Dermatology Clinic, Taipei 104, Taiwan.
Chien-Nien LiJFM Dermatology Clinic, Taipei 104, Taiwan.
Yung-Hsueh Huang20 SKIN Clinic, Taichung City 404, Taiwan.
Jeng-Haw TsaiBeauty Humanity Clinic, New Taipei City 234, Taiwan.
Chih-Yuan HuangBuddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taichung Branch, Taichung City 427213, Taiwan.
Jen-Chin WuWu Jenchin Dermatology Clinic, Pingtung City 813755, Taiwan.
Chan-Yen KuoInstitute of Oral Medicine and Materials, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-5702-5730
Wen-Chun KuoBio-METS Biotech Consulting Co., Ltd., New Taipei City 23544, Taiwan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lactoferrin (LF), a multifunctional glycoprotein found abundantly in bovine colostrum, is known for its regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we investigated the wound healing and immunomodulatory effects of colostrum-derived exosome-encapsulated lactoferrin (EV-exoLF) on dermal fibroblasts. EV-exoLF was isolated and characterized via nanoparticle tracking analysis and flow cytometry. Functional assays demonstrated that EV-exoLF significantly promoted fibroblast viability and migration in both mouse NIH/3T3 and human HS-68 cell lines. Furthermore, EV-exoLF reduced the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1 and IL-6) and phosphorylated JNK in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated fibroblasts. These findings suggest that EV-exoLF not only enhances fibroblast-mediated wound closure but also mitigates inflammation, highlighting its therapeutic potential in skin regeneration. Colostrum-derived exosomal lactoferrin may serve as a promising natural, cell-free strategy for managing inflammatory skin conditions and improving wound healing outcomes.

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colostrumcytokinesexosomesfibroblastsinflammationlactoferrinskin regenerationwound healing

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