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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Distinct Molecular Mechanisms in Oral Mucosal Wound Healing: Translational Insights and Future Directions.

Priscila Chuhuaicura, Cynthia Rodríguez-Niklitschek, Gonzalo H Oporto, Luis A Salazar

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

18 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. [Screening of potential bioactive constituents in wall-brokenHua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Priscila ChuhuaicuraDoctoral Programme in Sciences Major in Applied Cellular and Molecular Biology, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile.ORCID 0000-0002-3160-9682
Cynthia Rodríguez-NiklitschekDepartment of Integral Adult Dentistry, Oral Biology Research Centre (CIBO-UFRO), Dental School, University of La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile.
Gonzalo H OportoDepartment of Integral Adult Dentistry, Oral Biology Research Centre (CIBO-UFRO), Dental School, University of La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile.ORCID 0000-0003-1792-8764
Luis A SalazarCenter of Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenetics, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus, University of La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, Chile.ORCID 0000-0002-5112-6944

Funding

Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Folio N° 22182175
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Oral mucosal wound healing is a rapid, precisely regulated process distinct from cutaneous repair due to the specialized anatomical, microbial, and physiological features of the oral cavity. This review outlines the sequential healing phases-hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling-and examines the coordinated roles of keratinocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and immune cell subsets in tissue restoration. Central molecular pathways, including PI3K/Akt, JAK/STAT, Ras/MAPK, TGF-β/SMAD, and Wnt/β-catenin, along with growth factors such as TGF-β, FGF, EGF, and VEGF, are discussed in relation to their regulatory influence on cell behavior and extracellular matrix dynamics. Unique intraoral factors-namely saliva-derived histatins and a distinct resident microbiota-promote accelerated re-epithelialization and attenuated fibrosis. Systemic conditions such as diabetes, aging, and tobacco exposure are identified as key modulators that compromise repair efficiency. Emerging therapeutic strategies, including stem-cell-based interventions, microbiota modulation, bioengineered scaffolds, and photobiomodulation, offer translational potential to enhance clinical outcomes in oral tissue regeneration.

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Mouth MucosaWound HealingAnimalsFibroblastsHumansSignal Transductionmouth mucosaoral mucosasignaling pathwaywound healing

Identifiers

PMID41226695
PMCPMC12608850

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