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Peptide RL-QN15 regulates epidermal stem cell function to accelerate wound healing via the FZD8/β-catenin axis
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  • Yuansheng Li,
  • Qiuye Jia,
  • Naixin Liu,
  • Saige Yin,
  • Junyuan Wang,
  • Yujing Ding,
  • Yuliu Yang,
  • Ying Peng,
  • Zeqiong Ru,
  • Shaoyang Zhang,
  • Jun Sun,
  • Ying Wang,
  • Li He,
  • Kun Guo,
  • Xinwang Yang
Yuansheng Li
Kunming Medical University
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Qiuye Jia
Kunming Medical University
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Naixin Liu
Kunming Medical University
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Saige Yin
Kunming Medical University
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Junyuan Wang
Yunnan Minzu University
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Yujing Ding
Yunnan Minzu University
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Yuliu Yang
Kunming Medical University
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Ying Peng
Kunming Medical University
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Zeqiong Ru
Kunming Medical University
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Shaoyang Zhang
Kunming Medical University
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Jun Sun
Kunming Medical University
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Ying Wang
Yunnan Minzu University
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Li He
First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University
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Kun Guo
Kunming Medical University
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Xinwang Yang
Kunming Medical University

Corresponding Author:yangxinwanghp@163.com

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Abstract

Peptide RL-QN15 derived from skin secretions of Rana limnocharis has a pronounced pro-healing effect on acute and chronic wounds, but its precise mechanism is remains to be elucidated. Epidermal stem cells are of utmost importance in wound healing and thus constitute a primary focus of wound repair research. Here, we explored the mechanism of RL-QN15 promoting wound healing by regulating epidermal stem cells. Our results showed that RL-QN15 activated the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by binding to the FZD8. This interaction resulted in the up-regulation of target genes MYC and CCND1, thereby facilitating the proliferation of epidermal stem cells. MMP3 can degrade E-cadherin and activate Wnt/β-catenin pathway further. This enhanced pathway activity induced epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and N-cadherin expression, further encouraging cell proliferation and migration. RL-QN15 can also effect the stemness of epidermal stem cells. In summary, as an excellent candidate for novel pro-healing agent, RL-QN15 can promote the activation of Wnt/β-catenin pathway through binding with membrane receptor FZD8, thus regulating epidermal stem cell functions and promoting wound healing. This study elucidated a novel mechanism by which amphibian-derived peptides promote skin wound healing, focusing on the regulatory role of epidermal stem cells and providing a new target for skin regeneration research.
Submitted to Exploration
28 Apr 2024Assigned to Editor
28 Apr 2024Submission Checks Completed
12 Sep 20241st Revision Received
26 Sep 2024Submission Checks Completed
26 Sep 2024Assigned to Editor
15 Oct 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
23 Oct 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
10 Dec 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Minor