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ReviewInternational journal of molecular medicine2025

Function of epigenetic modifications in wound healing and potential therapies (Review).

Jing Cheng, Weiwei Qian, Fang Chen, Xingqin Liu, Min Fu, Wei Cao, Yue Zhou

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Review in International journal of molecular medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Jing ChengEmergency Department, Shangjinnanfu Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611730, P.R. China.
Weiwei QianEmergency Department, Shangjinnanfu Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611730, P.R. China.
Fang ChenEmergency Department, Shangjinnanfu Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611730, P.R. China.
Xingqin LiuEmergency Department, Shangjinnanfu Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611730, P.R. China.
Min FuEmergency Department, Shangjinnanfu Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611730, P.R. China.
Wei CaoParty Committee Office, Shangjinnanfu Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611730, P.R. China.
Yue ZhouEmergency Department, Shangjinnanfu Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611730, P.R. China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Wound healing is a highly coordinated physiological process, which is essential for restoring the structural and functional integrity of damaged tissues. The present review explores the multifaceted roles of epigenetic modifications in wound healing and their potential as therapeutic targets. Epigenetic mechanisms, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, regulation by non‑coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and RNA methylation, influence the speed and quality of wound repair by regulating gene expression, cell function and intercellular signaling. During the hemostasis phase, DNA methylation of genes such as platelet endothelial aggregation receptor 1 can impact platelet function, while histone methylation and acetylation serve critical roles in modulating inflammation and fibroblast activation. ncRNAs, such as microRNAs and long ncRNAs, regulate cell proliferation, collagen deposition and scar formation. N6‑methyladenosine modifications, a type of RNA methylation, impact autophagy and fibrosis through their interaction with YTH domain family proteins. Key epigenetic regulators influence wound healing outcomes, providing valuable insights for the development of novel therapeutic strategies. However, challenges remain in translating these findings into clinical applications due to the complexity of epigenetic networks and the need for precise regulatory tools. Future research should focus on elucidating the cell‑specific and spatiotemporal regulatory mechanisms of epigenetic modifications in wound healing, and exploring their potential as therapeutic targets for reducing scar formation and preventing chronic wounds.

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Epigenesis, GeneticWound HealingAnimalsDNA MethylationHistonesHumansMicroRNAsHistonesMicroRNAsDNA methylationepigenetic modificationhistone modificationsRNA methylationwound healing

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PMID40937564
PMCPMC12457877

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