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ArticleBMC oral health2026

Pre-vascularized enhances therapeutic effects of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell sheets in Buccal Mucosa wound.

Yuhang Zhang, Yingjie Zhang, Qian Dong, Zhaoqiang Zhang, Zhe Ji, Yun Deng, Yu Chen

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Article in BMC oral health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Yuhang Zhang *Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China.
Yingjie Zhang *Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510280, China.
Qian DongHospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, China.
Zhaoqiang ZhangStomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510280, China.
Zhe JiCenter for Information Technology and Statistics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, China. jizh7@mail.sysu.edu.cn.
Yun DengDepartment of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, China. dengy35@mail.sysu.edu.cn.
Yu ChenDepartment of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, China. chenyu9@mail.sysu.edu.cn.

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Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Project K0222186
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Abstract

backgroundLesions of the buccal mucosa impair normal oral function and are often accompanied by pain. While biomaterials has demonstrated potential in promoting wound healing, its efficacy may be limited by insufficient early vascularization. This study was conducted to investigate the oral mucosa repair efficacy and regenerative potential of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell sheets (HCS) and pre-vascularized HCS (PHCS).

methodA total of 105 rats were randomly assigned to one of three groups based on the type of graft applied to the wound bed: (1) control group: biomembranes alone, (2) HCS group: biomembranes combined with HCS, and (3) PHCS group: biomembranes combined with PHCS. HCS and PHCS were respectively combined with biomembranes and applied to full-thickness buccal mucosal wounds in rats. The wounds were observed at days 3, 5, 7, 10, and 13 post-operation and Hematoxylin and eosin staining and Masson’s Trichrome staining were conducted.

resultsCompared with the biomembrane-only control group, both HCS and PHCS treatments significantly reduced mucosal contraction and improved wound appearance. The PHCS group exhibited the least bleeding and necrosis, minimal inflammatory cell infiltration, and the highest level of early-stage revascularization. This led to the establishment of a robust microcirculation, supporting graft survival and tissue regeneration. Furthermore, PHCS grafts resulted in the thinnest epithelial layer, indicative of more favorable healing outcomes.

conclusionThe study suggest that the combination of biomembranes and PHCS implantation further improve regenerative outcomes by providing a richer source of angiogenic factors and preformed microvascular structures, therefore presents a promising therapeutic strategy for the regeneration of full-thickness buccal mucosal defects. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Mesenchymal Stem CellsMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationMouth MucosaWound HealingAnimalsHumansMaleNeovascularization, PhysiologicRandom AllocationRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyAngiogenic growth factorsHuman mesenchymal stem cellMucosal graftPrevascularized cell sheet

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PMCPMC13235089

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