Mara Mădălina Mihai, Beatrice Bălăceanu-Gurău, Ana Ion, Alina Maria Holban, Cristian-Dorin Gurău, Marius Nicolae Popescu, Cristina Beiu, Liliana Gabriela Popa, Mircea Ioan Popa, Cerasella Cristiana Dragomirescu, Mădălina Preda, Alexandru-Andrei Muntean, Ioana Sabina Macovei, Veronica Lazăr
The pathogenesis of chronic wounds (CW) involves a multifaceted interplay of biochemical, immunological, hematological, and microbiological interactions. Biofilm development is a significant virulence trait which enhances microbial survival and pathogenicity and has various implications on the development and management of CW. Biofilms induce a prolonged suboptimal inflammation in the wound microenvironment, associated with delayed healing. The composition of wound fluid (WF) adds more complexity to the subject, with proven pro-inflammatory properties and an intricate crosstalk among cytokines, chemokines, microRNAs, proteases, growth factors, and ECM components...
April 24, 2024: International Journal of Molecular Sciences