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ArticleRegenerative medicine2025

The effects of polynucleotides-based biomimetic hydrogels in tissue repair: a 2D and 3D

Maria Teresa Colangelo, Stefano Guizzardi, Luana Laschera, Marco Meleti, Carlo Galli

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Article in Regenerative medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  1. Trial
  2. A Real-World Study of Polynucleotides HPT for Treating Periorbital Hyperpigmentation.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026
    Article
  3. Polynucleotide HPTAntioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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Maria Teresa ColangeloDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Histology and Embryology Lab, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4664-5766
Stefano GuizzardiDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Histology and Embryology Lab, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2395-8767
Luana LascheraDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Histology and Embryology Lab, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Marco MeletiDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Dental School, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Carlo GalliDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Histology and Embryology Lab, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionBiomimetics offers promising tools to improve wound healing in difficult clinical conditions. Polynucleotides (PN) show high potential for tissue repair in oral and periodontal surgery, by relying on the body's inherent self-healing capabilities. The aim of the present study was to elucidate in vitro the effects of Odonto-PN (O-PN) and Regenfast (REG), two PN-based compounds, on oral tissue repair.

methodsWe employed 3D spheroid cultures and cell scratch assays to simulate wound healing in vitro, assessing cell migration and morphology under normal conditions and following mitomycin-induced inhibition of cell growth.

resultsBoth O-PN and REG supported early cell viability and spheroid disassembly. O-PN supported the initial outgrowth of fibroblasts, whereas REG enhanced sustained cell migration at later time points. In scratch assays, REG effectively facilitated defect closure - even under mitomycin treatment - and induced a more elongated, migratory cell phenotype.

conclusionsThese findings suggest that both O-PN and REG can favorably modulate fibroblast function to support wound repair. While O-PN fosters early activation and cell viability, REG exerts potent pro-migratory effects that may be particularly useful for complex periodontal regeneration. Their selective use could provide valuable adjuncts in clinical protocols aimed at restoring delicate oral structures, such as the interdental papillae.

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Biomimetic MaterialsBiomimeticsHydrogelsWound HealingCell MovementCell SurvivalFibroblastsHumansSpheroids, CellularHydrogelscell movementcell shapefibroblastsPolynucleotideswound healing

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PMID41021673
PMCPMC12502828

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