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SynthesisInternational wound journal2026

Adipose-Derived Stem Cells as Therapeutic Approach in Hypertrophic Scar Formation-A Systematic Review.

Michael Kohlhauser, Sabrina Lüttschwager, Anna Lisa Pignet, Marlies Schellnegger, Maximilian Moshammer, Lars-Peter Kamolz

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Michael KohlhauserDivision of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2884-231X
Sabrina LüttschwagerCOREMED - Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Precision Medicine, JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Graz, Austria.
Anna Lisa PignetDivision of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Marlies SchellneggerDivision of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Maximilian MoshammerDivision of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Lars-Peter KamolzDivision of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.

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Abstract

Despite numerous therapeutic approaches, the inhibition of hypertrophic scar formation remains a major challenge. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) have been shown to improve wound healing, including remodelling, in vivo. A systematic review was conducted using the electronic databases PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and Medline. The basic research question was formulated with the PICO framework. The aim of this review is to prove the role of ADSCs in the prevention of hypertrophic scar formation based on in vivo studies. Improved macroscopic outcomes with the use of ADSCs have been shown in nine of 10 studies included. Eight studies report inhibition on fibroblast activation, while all studies highlight the efficacy in promoting the extracellular matrix deposition and remodelling process. The immunomodulatory effects of ADSCs during inflammation have been demonstrated in six studies. One study each investigated the effect on adipogenesis or angiogenesis. In all studies the role of ADSCs in the prevention of hypertrophic scarring was conclusive. However, due to their heterogeneity and weighting of disparate outcomes, several investigations only converged upon distinct endpoints. Further research, preferably in pigs, is urgently required in order to assess the role of ADSCs in the prevention of hypertrophic scar.

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Adipose TissueCicatrix, HypertrophicStem CellsStem Cell TransplantationWound HealingAnimalsFemaleHumansMaleadipose‐derived stem cellshypertrophic scar formationhypertrophic scarsmesenchymal stem cellsregenerative medicinestem cell researchtissue engineeringwound healing

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