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ArticleThe Journal of biological chemistry2026

The RING E3 ligase RLIM drives oxidative stress-induced stem cell dysfunction through MDM2-p53 signaling.

Xiaoyue Li, Caiqi Shen, Yajie Li, Lijun Wu, Jia Gao, Dong Zhu, Dong Dong, Feifei Chen, Peisheng Jin

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Xiaoyue LiDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Caiqi ShenDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Yajie LiXuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Jiangsu Center for the Collaboration and Innovation of Cancer Biotherapy, Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Lijun WuXuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Jiangsu Center for the Collaboration and Innovation of Cancer Biotherapy, Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Jia GaoDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Dong ZhuCenter for Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Dong DongJiangsu Center for the Collaboration and Innovation of Cancer Biotherapy, Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Feifei ChenJiangsu Center for the Collaboration and Innovation of Cancer Biotherapy, Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China. Electronic address: chenfeifei@xzhmu.edu.cn.
Peisheng JinDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China. Electronic address: peishengjin@xzhmu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

Chronic diabetic ulcers present a persistent challenge due to delayed wound healing. At the wound site, oxidative stress impairs stem cell survival and differentiation, accelerates senescence, and impairs autophagy. RLIM was identified as a critical regulator in human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs), where oxidative stress-induced RLIM upregulation leads to MDM2 degradation and stabilization of p53. Functionally, RLIM upregulation under oxidative stress inhibited autophagy, induced cellular senescence, and significantly impaired angiogenesis, cell migration, and immunomodulatory functions, ultimately hindering diabetic wound healing in vivo. These results highlight the RLIM-MDM2-p53 signaling axis as a pivotal pathway governing stem cell senescence and function under oxidative stress, offering promising therapeutic targets to enhance stem cell-based approaches for diabetic wound repair.

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Mesenchymal Stem CellsOxidative StressProto-Oncogene Proteins c-mdm2Tumor Suppressor Protein p53Ubiquitin-Protein LigasesAnimalsCellular SenescenceHumansSignal TransductionMDM2 protein, humanProto-Oncogene Proteins c-mdm2Tumor Suppressor Protein p53Ubiquitin-Protein Ligasesautophagycellular senescencediabetes wound healinghuman umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs)ubiquitination

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PMCPMC13122216

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