Regeneration of Dermis: Scarring and Cells Involved

There are many studies on certain skin cell specifications and their contribution to wound healing. In this review, we provide an overview of dermal cell heterogeneity and their participation in skin repair, scar formation, and in the composition of skin substitutes. The papillary, reticular, and ha...

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Main Authors: Alexandra L. Rippa, Ekaterina P. Kalabusheva, Ekaterina A. Vorotelyak
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Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/6/607
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author Alexandra L. Rippa
Ekaterina P. Kalabusheva
Ekaterina A. Vorotelyak
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Ekaterina P. Kalabusheva
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description There are many studies on certain skin cell specifications and their contribution to wound healing. In this review, we provide an overview of dermal cell heterogeneity and their participation in skin repair, scar formation, and in the composition of skin substitutes. The papillary, reticular, and hair follicle associated fibroblasts differ not only topographically, but also functionally. Human skin has a number of particular characteristics that are different from murine skin. This should be taken into account in experimental procedures. Dermal cells react differently to skin wounding, remodel the extracellular matrix in their own manner, and convert to myofibroblasts to different extents. Recent studies indicate a special role of papillary fibroblasts in the favorable outcome of wound healing and epithelial-mesenchyme interactions. Neofolliculogenesis can substantially reduce scarring. The role of hair follicle mesenchyme cells in skin repair and possible therapeutic applications is discussed. Participation of dermal cell types in wound healing is described, with the addition of possible mechanisms underlying different outcomes in embryonic and adult tissues in the context of cell population characteristics and extracellular matrix composition and properties. Dermal white adipose tissue involvement in wound healing is also overviewed. Characteristics of myofibroblasts and their activity in scar formation is extensively discussed. Cellular mechanisms of scarring and possible ways for its prevention are highlighted. Data on keloid cells are provided with emphasis on their specific characteristics. We also discuss the contribution of tissue tension to the scar formation as well as the criteria and effectiveness of skin substitutes in skin reconstruction. Special attention is given to the properties of skin substitutes in terms of cell composition and the ability to prevent scarring.
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spelling doaj.art-c3913a4f616e4d1ab510e1a143d79a762023-09-02T23:51:25ZengMDPI AGCells2073-44092019-06-018660710.3390/cells8060607cells8060607Regeneration of Dermis: Scarring and Cells InvolvedAlexandra L. Rippa0Ekaterina P. Kalabusheva1Ekaterina A. Vorotelyak2Laboratory of Cell Biology, N.K. Koltsov Institute of Developmental Biology, 26 Vavilov str., Moscow 119334, RussiaLaboratory of Cell Biology, N.K. Koltsov Institute of Developmental Biology, 26 Vavilov str., Moscow 119334, RussiaLaboratory of Cell Biology, N.K. Koltsov Institute of Developmental Biology, 26 Vavilov str., Moscow 119334, RussiaThere are many studies on certain skin cell specifications and their contribution to wound healing. In this review, we provide an overview of dermal cell heterogeneity and their participation in skin repair, scar formation, and in the composition of skin substitutes. The papillary, reticular, and hair follicle associated fibroblasts differ not only topographically, but also functionally. Human skin has a number of particular characteristics that are different from murine skin. This should be taken into account in experimental procedures. Dermal cells react differently to skin wounding, remodel the extracellular matrix in their own manner, and convert to myofibroblasts to different extents. Recent studies indicate a special role of papillary fibroblasts in the favorable outcome of wound healing and epithelial-mesenchyme interactions. Neofolliculogenesis can substantially reduce scarring. The role of hair follicle mesenchyme cells in skin repair and possible therapeutic applications is discussed. Participation of dermal cell types in wound healing is described, with the addition of possible mechanisms underlying different outcomes in embryonic and adult tissues in the context of cell population characteristics and extracellular matrix composition and properties. Dermal white adipose tissue involvement in wound healing is also overviewed. Characteristics of myofibroblasts and their activity in scar formation is extensively discussed. Cellular mechanisms of scarring and possible ways for its prevention are highlighted. Data on keloid cells are provided with emphasis on their specific characteristics. We also discuss the contribution of tissue tension to the scar formation as well as the criteria and effectiveness of skin substitutes in skin reconstruction. Special attention is given to the properties of skin substitutes in terms of cell composition and the ability to prevent scarring.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/6/607skinfibroblastsmyofibroblastswound healingregenerationscarringkeloidskin substitutes
spellingShingle Alexandra L. Rippa
Ekaterina P. Kalabusheva
Ekaterina A. Vorotelyak
Regeneration of Dermis: Scarring and Cells Involved
Cells
skin
fibroblasts
myofibroblasts
wound healing
regeneration
scarring
keloid
skin substitutes
title Regeneration of Dermis: Scarring and Cells Involved
title_full Regeneration of Dermis: Scarring and Cells Involved
title_fullStr Regeneration of Dermis: Scarring and Cells Involved
title_full_unstemmed Regeneration of Dermis: Scarring and Cells Involved
title_short Regeneration of Dermis: Scarring and Cells Involved
title_sort regeneration of dermis scarring and cells involved
topic skin
fibroblasts
myofibroblasts
wound healing
regeneration
scarring
keloid
skin substitutes
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/6/607
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