L Rüther1, L Bolke2, G R Schlippe2, W A Voss2. 1. , Engelstr. 37, 48143, Münster, Deutschland. dr.ruether@dermatest.de. 2. , Engelstr. 37, 48143, Münster, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Wound healing can be divided into three phases: (1) exsudation phase, (2) granulation phase, (3) regeneration phase. In particular, the epithelization phase is of great importance in order to quickly reconstitute the natural skin barrier. The aim of the present study was to determine the reepithelization kinetics of untreated and 0.5% sodium hyaluronate (NHA) treated human 3D full thickness skin models. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The test protocol consisted of topically applying 10 µl of the test substance 0.5% NHA twice a day. Evaluation of reepithelialization kinetics was carried out from days 2-6. Determination of the influence on immune response was performed based on quantification of IL-1α and IL-10. RESULTS: Application of 0.5% NHA twice a day enhanced the reepithelialization speed at all time points (p < 0.001). This observation is accompanied by a reduced expression of IL-10 paralleled by an elevated expression of IL-1α on days 2-4 (p < 0.001). DISCUSSION: The treatment of human skin models with NHA resulted in a significantly increased reepithelization velocity of wounded tissue and consequently promoted faster wound closure, compared to untreated controls. It can be assumed that the downregulation of IL-10 caused the IL1-α mediated increased immune response which finally leads to accelerated wound healing. Follow-up studies will reveal if the faster wound healing and the modulation of the immune response through the application of NHA is valid in vivo.
BACKGROUND: Wound healing can be divided into three phases: (1) exsudation phase, (2) granulation phase, (3) regeneration phase. In particular, the epithelization phase is of great importance in order to quickly reconstitute the natural skin barrier. The aim of the present study was to determine the reepithelization kinetics of untreated and 0.5% sodium hyaluronate (NHA) treated human 3D full thickness skin models. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The test protocol consisted of topically applying 10 µl of the test substance 0.5% NHA twice a day. Evaluation of reepithelialization kinetics was carried out from days 2-6. Determination of the influence on immune response was performed based on quantification of IL-1α and IL-10. RESULTS: Application of 0.5% NHA twice a day enhanced the reepithelialization speed at all time points (p < 0.001). This observation is accompanied by a reduced expression of IL-10 paralleled by an elevated expression of IL-1α on days 2-4 (p < 0.001). DISCUSSION: The treatment of human skin models with NHA resulted in a significantly increased reepithelization velocity of wounded tissue and consequently promoted faster wound closure, compared to untreated controls. It can be assumed that the downregulation of IL-10 caused the IL1-α mediated increased immune response which finally leads to accelerated wound healing. Follow-up studies will reveal if the faster wound healing and the modulation of the immune response through the application of NHA is valid in vivo.
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