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Resolve D1 promotions the repair of cornal epidemiological damage in diabetes by regulating epidemiological response and oxidative stress

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective It aimed to thoroughly analyze the promotive outcome of Resolvin D1 (RvD1) on the repair of corneal epithelium (CE) damage in diabetes mellitus (DM) mice and its molecular mechanisms. Methods 27 male C57BL/6J mice were selected. Type 1 diabetes mellitus(T1DM) mice models were prepared by streptozotocin (STZ) intraperitoneal injection (IPI), and central CE scraping was performed on all mice. They were grouped: Group S1 (S1G, RvD1 treatment), Group S2 (S2G, DM mice), and Group D0 (D0G, normal mice). The CE defect area and sensitivity, the expression of CE regeneration pathway-related factors and oxidative stress (OS) indicators, and the expression of antioxidant genes, inflammatory-related factors were compared. Results As against S2G, in D0G and S1G, the corneal defect area was visibly smaller at 1, 2, and 3 d post-surgery, and the corneal sensitivity was consistently greater from 1 to 9 d; The content of p -EGFR, Sirt1, Ki67, GSH, Nrf2, MnSOD, NQO-1, and HO-1 in the CE in D0G and S1G was visibly greater as against S2G; As against S2G, in the CE in D0G and S1G, the activity of myeloperoxidase (MPO), the concentration of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) were visibly lower, and the content of reactive oxygen species (ROS), NOX-2, and NOX-4 was visibly smaller ( P < 0.05). Conclusion RvD1 has been shown to effectively improve corneal repair capabilities in DM mice, alleviate corneal damage, and enhance corneal sensitivity. Its effects may be mediated by regulating factors related to corneal epithelial regeneration, thereby promoting the repair and regeneration of the CE. Additionally, it mitigates OS responses induced by DM, reduces free radical damage, and further facilitates corneal healing.

Source: Regenerative Therapy

DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2025.07.012

Authors: Jiayang Xu, Yuanyuan Qi, Ying Zhu, Pengjiao Liu

Institutions: Dalian University of Technology, Dalian University, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University

Language: English

Topic: Corneal Surgery and Treatments

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,800