Investigating Inflammatory Markers in Wound Healing: Understanding Implications and Identifying Artifacts
Date
2024-01-03Author
Mahmoud, Nouf N.Hamad, Khawla
Al Shibitini, Aya
Juma, Sarah
Sharifi, Shahriar
Gould, Lisa
Mahmoudi, Morteza
...show more authors ...show less authors
Metadata
Show full item recordAbstract
Understanding the complex interplay of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines is crucial in the field of wound healing, as it holds the key to developing effective therapeutics. In the initial stages of wound healing, pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and various chemokines play vital roles in recruiting cells for debris clearance and the recruitment of growth factors. Careful regulation and timely resolution of this early inflammation are essential for optimal wound repair. As the healing process progresses, anti-inflammatory proteins such as IL-10 and IL-4 become instrumental in facilitating the transition to later stages where pro-inflammatory cytokines promote angiogenesis and wound remodeling. This Perspective underscores the complexity of inflammatory cytokines in wound healing research and emphasizes the need for comprehensive and unbiased methodologies in their evaluation. For robust and reliable results in wound-healing research, a more holistic approach is necessary─one that considers the roles, interactions, and timing of biological molecules, alongside careful sampling and evaluation strategies.
Collections
- Biomedical Sciences [692 items ]