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Acellular Dermal Matrix Used in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Clinical Outcomes Supported by Biochemical and Histological Analyses.
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International journal of molecular sciences [Int J Mol Sci] 2021 Jun 30; Vol. 22 (13). Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jun 30. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a diabetes complication which greatly impacts the patient's quality of life, often leading to amputation of the affected limb unless there is a timely and adequate management of the patient. DFUs have a high economic impact for the national health system. Data have indeed shown that DFUs are a major cause of hospitalization for patients with diabetes. Based on that, DFUs represent a very important challenge for the national health system. Especially in developed countries diabetic patients are increasing at a very high rate and as expected, also the incidence of DFUs is increasing due to longevity of diabetic patients in the western population. Herein, the surgical approach focused on the targeted use of the acellular dermal matrix has been integrated with biochemical and morphological/histological analyses to obtain evidence-based information on the mechanisms underlying tissue regeneration. In this research report, the clinical results indicated decreased postoperative wound infection levels and a short healing time, with a sound regeneration of tissues. Here we demonstrate that the key biomarkers of wound healing process are activated at gene expression level and also synthesis of collagen I, collagen III and elastin is prompted and modulated within the 28-day period of observation. These analyses were run on five patients treated with Integra <superscript>®</superscript> sheet and five treated with the injectable matrix Integra <superscript>®</superscript> Flowable, for cavitary lesions. In fact, clinical evaluation of improved healing was, for the first time, supported by biochemical and histological analyses. For these reasons, the present work opens a new scenario in DFUs treatment and follow-up, laying the foundation for a tailored protocol towards complete healing in severe pathological conditions.
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- Aged
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Acellular Dermis
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 metabolism
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 pathology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 therapy
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 metabolism
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 pathology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 therapy
Diabetic Foot metabolism
Diabetic Foot pathology
Diabetic Foot therapy
Wound Healing
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1422-0067
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 13
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of molecular sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34209306
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22137085