Extracellular biogenic nanoscale mitochondria reprogram the wound microenvironment via ROS scavenging independent of cellular uptake

Apr 6, 2026Materials today. Bio

Tiny mitochondria outside cells change the wound environment by removing harmful molecules without entering cells

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Abstract

Topically applied mesenchymal stem cell-derived mitochondria (MSC-mt) significantly accelerate wound closure in a murine skin injury model.

  • Chronic non-healing ulcers in pediatric patients exhibit metabolic insufficiency and hindered regenerative signaling.
  • MSC-mt enhance angiogenesis, collagen deposition, and fibroblast survival while reducing oxidative stress and apoptosis.
  • The cytoprotective effects of MSC-mt primarily occur through the removal of reactive oxygen species (ROS) outside of cells.
  • Excessive immobilization of MSC-mt within a thermosensitive hydrogel limits their effectiveness.
  • Under conditions of high oxidative stress, internalized MSC-mt trigger a cellular quality-control response involving mitophagy.

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