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Dr. Stefano Bacci
Email: stefano.bacci@unifi.it
Affiliation: Research Unit of Histology and Embriology, Department of Biology, University of Florence, Viale Pieraccini 6, 50134 Florence, Italy.
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Research Interests: mast cells, dendritic cells, cellular infiltrate, wound healing, acute wounds, chronic wounds. photobioomodulation, drug
Summary
Wound healing is a complex biological process involving multiple cellular mechanisms that are crucial for tissue repair and regeneration. This special issue aims to delve into the cellular mechanisms underlying wound repair, with a focus on how various therapeutic interventions influence these processes.
By compiling pioneering research from leading experts in the field, this issue seeks to illuminate novel insights and therapeutic avenues in wound healing. Key areas of focus include but are not limited to:
1. Cellular Mechanisms in Wound Repair:
-Investigating the roles of different cell types (e.g., fibroblasts, immune cells, stem cells) in the wound healing process.
-Understanding how cellular behaviors such as migration, proliferation, and differentiation contribute to tissue repair.
2. Impact of Therapeutic Interventions on Wound Healing:
-Exploring how various treatments (e.g., drug therapies, gene therapies, cell therapies) alter cellular mechanisms during wound repair.
-Examining the efficacy and mechanisms of emerging therapeutic approaches in enhancing wound healing.
3. Signaling Pathways in Wound Healing:
-Analyzing how specific signaling pathways regulate cellular functions and interactions in the context of wound repair.
-Identifying potential targets for therapeutic intervention based on signaling pathway modulation.
4. Extracellular Matrix and Wound Healing:
-Investigating the role of the extracellular matrix in supporting cellular functions and facilitating wound repair.
-Exploring how modifications to the extracellular matrix influence the healing process.
5. Biomarkers and Assessment of Wound Healing:
-Identifying biomarkers that reflect the progress and effectiveness of wound healing interventions.
-Discussing challenges and advancements in biomarker discovery and application for assessing wound healing outcomes.
Through this special issue, we aim to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and advance our understanding of the cellular mechanisms driving wound repair in response to therapeutic interventions. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and perspectives that explore the dynamic interactions between cellular mechanisms and therapeutic strategies in wound healing. By highlighting the latest discoveries and ongoing challenges, this issue aspires to contribute to the development of more effective treatments and personalized approaches for wound management.
Keywords
mast cells, dendritic cells, cellular infiltrate, wound healing, acute wounds, chronic wounds. photobioomodulation, drug
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