ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2026
Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway Is Involved in Phenotypic Transformation of Human Skin Fibroblasts Induced by IL-17A.
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Abstract
Background: Hypertrophic scar (HTS) formation following severe trauma or burns remains a significant clinical challenge due to the lack of effective treatments, imposing substantial psychological burdens. Chronic inflammation is a key driver of HTS pathogenesis. Interleukin-17A (IL-17A), a critical inflammatory cytokine implicated in organ fibrosis, may play a role in HTS formation, but its function and mechanism in cutaneous scarring are not well defined. Methods: We collected 10 pairs of HTSs and normal skin tissues from patients with burns and examined the expression of IL-17A and Wnt signaling pathway-related molecules by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. These findings were further verified in rabbit ear scar experiments. Results: IL-17A protein expression was significantly higher in HTSs than in normal skin, whereas Wnt signaling pathway-related molecules were downregulated in the HTS group. In rabbit ear scar models, Wnt signaling inhibitors aggravated HTS development, whereas activators partially inhibited HTS formation. Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate that IL-17A may target cyclin D1 downstream of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. These findings represent a promising therapeutic target for the prevention and treatment of HTSs.
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