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ArticleJournal of molecular histology2025

Chrysin inhibits hypertrophic scar formation through TGF-β/Smad signaling pathways.

Lingyan Shen, Lin Chen, Jin Yang, Chenhuan Liu, Hongshun Liao, Qin Yu, Xiaoyan Wen, Yafei Yang

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Lingyan ShenZunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China.
Lin ChenZunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China. linchen@cdu.edu.cn.
Jin YangZunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China. yangjin@cdu.edu.cn.
Chenhuan LiuZunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China.
Hongshun LiaoZunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China.
Qin YuDepartment of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Xiaoyan WenAffiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Yafei YangThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University (Luohu Hospital Group), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.

Funding

Sichuan Medical (Youth Innovative) Scientific Research Projects Q23002, S22002 and Q20013the Chengdu Medical Research Projects 2022181 and 2023343the Chengdu University Affiliated Hospital Climbing Talent Program, the Innovation Team Project of the Affiliated Hospital of Clinical School of Medicine of Chengdu University CDFYCX202207The present study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82300869the Program of the Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University Y202204 and Y202207the Project of Sichuan Medical Association S22049the Project of the Health Commission of Chengdu 2023128the Teaching Reform Project of Chengdu University cdjgb2022043, cdjgb2022166 and cdjgb2019005
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Abstract

Hypertrophic scar (HS) is a complex fibrotic skin condition characterized primarily by proliferation of abnormal fibroblasts and accumulation of excessive extracellular matrix (ECM). Chrysin (CHR), a naturally occurring flavonoid compound, has been shown to exhibit anti-fibrotic properties in multiple disease models. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of CHR on HS and its underlying mechanisms. TGF-β1-induced HDF-α (Human Dermal Fibroblasts) served as an in vitro model of HS. Following treatment with CHR, cellular viability, proliferation, migration, and contractile capacity were evaluated through CCK-8, EdU, Transwell, wound healing, and collagen gel contraction assays. Western blot analysis was conducted to evaluate the expression levels of PCNA, MMP-2, α-SMA, Collagen I, and Collagen III, along with the activation status of the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. In vivo, histological analysis of rabbit ear HS tissues demonstrated that CHR ameliorated fibroblast proliferation and improved collagen fiber organization. Furthermore, immunohistochemical and Western blot analyses showed that CHR downregulated the expression levels of α-SMA, Collagen I, and Collagen III. Therefore, CHR may be a potential drug for the prevention and treatment of HS.

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Cicatrix, HypertrophicFlavonoidsSignal TransductionSmad ProteinsTransforming Growth Factor betaAnimalsCell MovementCell ProliferationCell SurvivalFibroblastsHumansRabbitsWound HealingchrysinFlavonoidsSmad ProteinsTransforming Growth Factor betaChrysinFibrosisHypertrophic scarTGF-β/SMAD pathway

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