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RESEARCH PAPER / 2025-08-16

KAT8 Knockdown Reverses hucMSC Senescence and Enhances Diabetic Wound Healing Efficacy.

Ruijing Chen, Xiaoyue Zhang, Jun Chen

Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China. · pubmed

Abstract

The histone acetyltransferase KAT8 has been implicated in stem cell biology, but its specific role in human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSCs) senescence and therapeutic efficacy for diabetic wounds is unclear.

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Research summary

KAT8 knockdown improves the regenerative capacity of hucMSCs by reversing senescence and enhancing wound healing in diabetic conditions. This research addresses cellular senescence, a key factor in aging, and explores a potential therapeutic approach to improve tissue regeneration, which is relevant to longevity and age-related healing processes.

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