Journal: Materials Today Bio

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

doi: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2026.103023

Figure Lengend Snippet: MSC-mt alleviates oxidative stress and promote tissue regeneration during wound healing (A) In vivo imaging showing the spatial–temporal persistence of fluorescently labeled MSC-mt (mtH) at the wound site at indicated time point, indicating transient but sustained early presence after topical application. (B) Measurement of ATP levels in peri-wound tissues on PWD8 showed enhanced local metabolic activity following mtH treatment. n = 5 ∼ 6 per group. (C) Quantification of malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in peri-wound tissues on PWD8 indicated reduced lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress in both MSC-mt–treated wounds. n = 5 ∼ 6 per group. (D) Laser speckle contrast imaging of blood perfusion at the wound site on PWD8 showed improved microvascular perfusion following mtH treatment. n = 5 per group. (E) Representative immunofluorescence images and quantification of CD31 expression in peri-wound tissues on PWD8, indicating enhanced angiogenesis in mtH–treated wounds. n = 6 per group. (F) Quantitative PCR analysis of angiogenesis-related gene expression in peri-wound tissues on PWD8, indicating transcriptional activation of pro-angiogenic programs following mtH treatment. n = 3 ∼ 5 per group. (G-H) Representative immunohistochemical staining and quantification of Col1a1 in wound tissues on PWD8, showing increased collagen synthesis and matrix remodeling in mtH–treated wounds. n = 6 per group. Scale bar = 100 μm. (I-J) Representative immunofluorescence staining and quantification of Vimentin and TUNEL in wound tissues on PWD8, indicating reduced fibroblast apoptosis following mtH treatment. n = 6 per group. Scale bar = 20 μm. (K-L) Representative immunofluorescence staining and quantification of Vimentin and 8-hydroxyguanosine (8-OHG) in wound tissues on PWD8, indicating attenuated oxidative DNA damage in fibroblasts following mtH treatment. n = 6 per group. Scale bar = 20 μm. Data are presented as mean ± SEM. ∗p < 0.05; ∗∗p < 0.01; ∗∗∗p < 0.001; ns, not significant.

Article Snippet: For immunohistochemistry, Col1a1 expression was evaluated using a rabbit anti-Col1a1 antibody (CST, Cat# 72026, 1:200), followed by HRP-conjugated secondary antibody and DAB chromogen development.

Techniques: In Vivo Imaging, Labeling, Activity Assay, Imaging, Immunofluorescence, Expressing, Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Gene Expression, Activation Assay, Immunohistochemical staining, Staining, TUNEL Assay