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JACQUI FLETCHER OBE Clinical Editor, Wounds UK on behalf of the 4 Nations Stop the Pressure Team.
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Zhiyong Wang1†, Hailin Xu1†, Hao Yang1†, Yi Zhang3 , Xiaoyan Wang1 , Peng Wang1 , Zhongye Xu1 ,Dongming Lv1 , Yanchao Rong1 , Yunxian Dong4 , Bing Tang1 , Zhicheng Hu1*, Wuguo Deng2* and Jiayuan Zhu1*
Abstract
Background The composite transplantation of a split-thickness skin graft (STSG) combined with an acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is a promising repair method for full-thickness skin defects. Due to delayed vascularization of the ADM, no currently available engineered skin tissue is able to permanently cover full-thickness skin defects via a single-stage procedure. Epidermal stem cells (EpSCs) have been found to promote angiogenesis in the wound bed. Whether EpSCs can induce early angiogenesis of dermal substitutes and promote the survival of single-stage tissue-engineered skin transplantation needs to be further studied.
Methods In vitro, rat vascular endothelial cells (RVECs) were treated with the supernatant of EpSCs cultured in ADM and stimulated for 48 h. RVECs were analysed by RNA sequencing and tube formation assays. For the in vivo experiment, 75 rats were randomly divided into five groups: ADM, ADM+EpSCs (AE), STSG, ADM+STSG (AS), and ADM+STSG+EpSCs (ASE) groups. The quality of wound healing was estimated by general observation and H&E and Masson staining. The blood perfusion volume was evaluated using the LDPI system, and the expression of vascular markers was determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC).
Results The active substances secreted by EpSCs cultured in ADM promoted angiogenesis, as shown by tube formation experiments and RNA-seq. EpSCs promoted epithelialization of the ADM and vascularization of the ADM implant. The ASE group showed significantly increased skin graft survival, reduced skin contraction, and an improved cosmetic appearance compared with the AS group and the STSG control group.
† Zhiyong Wang, Hailin Xu and Hao Yang contributed equally to this work
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Conclusions In summary, our findings suggest that EpSCs promote the formation of new blood vessels in dermal substitutes and support one-step transplantation of tissue-engineered skin, and thereby provide new ideas for clinical
Keywords Epidermal stem cells, Acellular dermal matrix, Tissue-engineered skin, Vascularization, Angiogenesis
Community nurses play a vital role in the healthcare system, touching the lives of individuals across their lifespan. With a variety of job titles and opportunities for specialisation, these dedicated professionals continue to make a profound impact on patient care. This article will focus on district nurses and the challenges they face. It will also explore the impact non-healing wounds can have on patients and how implementing a comprehensive treatment pathway can effectively address the challenges encountered by community nurses in their day-to-day practice.
KEY WORDS
Community nurses;
Non-healing wounds;
Patient care;
Real world challenges
JEANETTE MILNE
Associate Director of Nursing Delivery; Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Aligned with the importance of weight management for people with type 2 diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 83rd Scientific Sessions this year showcased new and existing drug treatments for obesity, some of which also provide significant glucose-lowering in people with type 2 diabetes. In the late-breaking Weight Loss Innovations session on 25 June, Dr Robert Gabbay, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer for the ADA, described “an explosion of promising new research and innovations in recent years”, and stated that the studies presented at this year’s annual meeting “are game changers in the way we customise treatment for individuals with obesity and those with type 2 diabetes”. In this report from the Sessions, Pam Brown highlights the latest developments in pharmacotherapy for weight loss and glucose lowering.
