Exosomes Derived from Antler Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Wound Healing by miR-21-5p/STAT3 Axis

Deshuang Meng, Yingrui Li, Ze Chen, Jia Guo, Min Yang, Yinghua Peng Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130112, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yinghua Peng; Min Yang, Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, Ch...

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Main Authors: Meng D, Li Y, Chen Z, Guo J, Yang M, Peng Y
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description Deshuang Meng, Yingrui Li, Ze Chen, Jia Guo, Min Yang, Yinghua Peng Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130112, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yinghua Peng; Min Yang, Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130112, People’s Republic of China, Email pengyinghua@caas.cn; yangmin01@caas.cnBackground: Deer antlers, unique among mammalian organs for their ability to regenerate annually without scar formation, provide an innovative model for regenerative medicine. This study explored the potential of exosomes derived from antler mesenchymal stem cells (AMSC-Exo) to enhance skin wound healing.Methods: We explored the proliferation, migration and angiogenesis effects of AMSC-Exo on HaCaT cells and HUVEC cells. To investigate the skin repairing effect of AMSC-Exo, we established a full-thickness skin injury mouse model. Then the skin thickness, the epidermis, collagen fibers, CD31 and collagen expressions were tested by H&E staining, Masson’s trichrome staining and immunofluorescence experiments. MiRNA omics analysis was conducted to explore the mechanism of AMSC-Exo in skin repairing.Results: AMSC-Exo stimulated the proliferation and migration of HaCaT cells, accelerated the migration and angiogenesis of HUVEC cells. In the mouse skin injury model, AMSC-Exo stimulated angiogenesis and regulated the extracellular matrix by facilitating the conversion of collagen type III to collagen type I, restoring epidermal thickness to normal state without aberrant hyperplasia. Notably, AMSC-Exo enhanced the quality of wound healing with increased vascularization and reduced scar formation. MiRNAs in AMSC-Exo, especially through the miR-21-5p/STAT3 signaling pathway, played a crucial role in these processes.Conclusion: This study underscores the efficacy of AMSC-Exo in treating skin wounds, suggesting a new approach for enhancing skin repair and regeneration.Keywords: deer antler, mesenchymal stem cells, exosomes, microRNA, skin wound healing
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spelling doaj-art-f4e84e369e824bd6ae75d21c0a4c352e2025-08-20T02:26:14ZengDove Medical PressInternational Journal of Nanomedicine1178-20132024-11-01Volume 19112571127396958Exosomes Derived from Antler Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Wound Healing by miR-21-5p/STAT3 AxisMeng DLi YChen ZGuo JYang MPeng YDeshuang Meng, Yingrui Li, Ze Chen, Jia Guo, Min Yang, Yinghua Peng Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130112, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yinghua Peng; Min Yang, Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130112, People’s Republic of China, Email pengyinghua@caas.cn; yangmin01@caas.cnBackground: Deer antlers, unique among mammalian organs for their ability to regenerate annually without scar formation, provide an innovative model for regenerative medicine. This study explored the potential of exosomes derived from antler mesenchymal stem cells (AMSC-Exo) to enhance skin wound healing.Methods: We explored the proliferation, migration and angiogenesis effects of AMSC-Exo on HaCaT cells and HUVEC cells. To investigate the skin repairing effect of AMSC-Exo, we established a full-thickness skin injury mouse model. Then the skin thickness, the epidermis, collagen fibers, CD31 and collagen expressions were tested by H&E staining, Masson’s trichrome staining and immunofluorescence experiments. MiRNA omics analysis was conducted to explore the mechanism of AMSC-Exo in skin repairing.Results: AMSC-Exo stimulated the proliferation and migration of HaCaT cells, accelerated the migration and angiogenesis of HUVEC cells. In the mouse skin injury model, AMSC-Exo stimulated angiogenesis and regulated the extracellular matrix by facilitating the conversion of collagen type III to collagen type I, restoring epidermal thickness to normal state without aberrant hyperplasia. Notably, AMSC-Exo enhanced the quality of wound healing with increased vascularization and reduced scar formation. MiRNAs in AMSC-Exo, especially through the miR-21-5p/STAT3 signaling pathway, played a crucial role in these processes.Conclusion: This study underscores the efficacy of AMSC-Exo in treating skin wounds, suggesting a new approach for enhancing skin repair and regeneration.Keywords: deer antler, mesenchymal stem cells, exosomes, microRNA, skin wound healinghttps://www.dovepress.com/exosomes-derived-from-antler-mesenchymal-stem-cells-promote-wound-heal-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IJNdeer antlermesenchymal stem cellsexosomesmicrornaskin wound healing
spellingShingle Meng D
Li Y
Chen Z
Guo J
Yang M
Peng Y
Exosomes Derived from Antler Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Wound Healing by miR-21-5p/STAT3 Axis
International Journal of Nanomedicine
deer antler
mesenchymal stem cells
exosomes
microrna
skin wound healing
title Exosomes Derived from Antler Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Wound Healing by miR-21-5p/STAT3 Axis
title_full Exosomes Derived from Antler Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Wound Healing by miR-21-5p/STAT3 Axis
title_fullStr Exosomes Derived from Antler Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Wound Healing by miR-21-5p/STAT3 Axis
title_full_unstemmed Exosomes Derived from Antler Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Wound Healing by miR-21-5p/STAT3 Axis
title_short Exosomes Derived from Antler Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Wound Healing by miR-21-5p/STAT3 Axis
title_sort exosomes derived from antler mesenchymal stem cells promote wound healing by mir 21 5p stat3 axis
topic deer antler
mesenchymal stem cells
exosomes
microrna
skin wound healing
url https://www.dovepress.com/exosomes-derived-from-antler-mesenchymal-stem-cells-promote-wound-heal-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IJN
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