How tiny vesicles help heal wounds
Mechanisms of extracellular vesicle biogenesis that regulate wound healing
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · NIH-10909004
This study is looking at how tiny particles called extracellular vesicles help cells talk to each other during wound healing, and it aims to find ways to boost their healing abilities to help people who have trouble healing wounds.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10909004 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in wound healing, focusing on how these tiny particles facilitate communication between cells during tissue repair. By using genetic tools, the researchers aim to modify the production and content of EVs to enhance their healing properties. The study will explore how different types of EVs interact with immune and epithelial cells in the wound area, potentially leading to improved therapies for patients with impaired wound healing.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with chronic wounds or conditions that impair normal healing processes.
Not a fit: Patients with acute wounds that heal normally without complications may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that significantly improve wound healing for patients with chronic injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using extracellular vesicles for tissue repair, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO — LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ELICEIRI, BRIAN P — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- Study coordinator: ELICEIRI, BRIAN P
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.