PRODUCTION AND in vitro EVALUATION OF RECOMBINANT HUMAN RHHB-EGF FOR WOUND HEALING AND TARGETED THERAPY

Aim. The goal of the study was to evaluate the biological activity of recombinant human heparinbinding EGF-like growth factor (rhHB-EGF) on mouse fibroblasts in vitro as a potential agent for promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration. Methods. The study employed a scratch assay to evaluate...

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Main Authors: I. Vovk, A. Didan, D. Zhukova, L. Dronko, A. Rebriev, A. Rybalko, E. Legach, O. Gorbatiuk, M. Usenko, A. Skvarchynsky, T. Dovbymchuk, A. Siromolot, 6, S. Romaniuk, D. Kolybo
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Language:English
Published: National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Palladin Institute of Biochemistry 2025-02-01
Series:Biotechnologia Acta
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Online Access:https://biotechnology.kiev.ua/images/BTA/2025/1_2025/Vovk_1_2025.pdf
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Summary:Aim. The goal of the study was to evaluate the biological activity of recombinant human heparinbinding EGF-like growth factor (rhHB-EGF) on mouse fibroblasts in vitro as a potential agent for promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration. Methods. The study employed a scratch assay to evaluate the migration of mouse fibroblasts (L929 and NIH-3T3), the MTT test to assess cell proliferation, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for protein identification, and flow cytometry to determine cell viability. Results. In the concentration range of 500-1000 ng/ml rhHB-EGF, no cytotoxic effect was recorded, but an increase in proliferation and/or metabolic activity, as well as migration of fibroblasts, was detected, with a maximum effect at 500 ng/ml rhHB-EGF in the cell incubation medium. A 30% overgrowth of the wound surface of fibroblasts was demonstrated in the scratch assay test under the influence of rhHB-EGF compared to the corresponding control. Conclusions. rhHB-EGF at a concentration of 500 ng/ml can be used in preparations to stimulate wound healing and tissue regeneration due to its ability to stimulate proliferation/metabolic activity and migration of fibroblasts, as well as the lack of cytotoxicity. Further, in vivo studies are needed for a comprehensive evaluation of this possibility.
ISSN:2410-7751
2410-776X