In Vitro Wound Healing Properties of Novel Acidic Treatment Regimen in Enhancing Metabolic Activity and Migration of Skin Cells.
Int J Mol Sci
; 23(13)2022 Jun 28.
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Strategies that alter the pH of wounds to improve healing outcomes are an emerging area of interest. Currently, there is limited understanding of the effect of hydrogen (H+) on the functionality of skin cells during proliferation and migration, highlighting the need for research to determine the effect of pH during wound healing. This study aimed to determine the effect of acidification on the metabolic activity and migration of human immortalized keratinocytes (HaCaT) and human foreskin fibroblasts (HFF). In vitro models were used with phosphoric and citric acid buffers at a pH range between 3 and 7. Our results showed that cells were more viable in buffers with low rather than high ionic strength. A time-dependent effect of the acidification treatment was also observed with cell metabolic activity varying with treatment duration and frequency. Our results showed that a 24 h treatment and subsequent resting phase significantly improved cell proliferation and migration. This in vitro study is the first to establish a correlation between the role of acidic pH, molarity and treatment regimen in cellular activity. Our data demonstrated a positive effect of acidic pH on cell metabolic activity and migration rate, suggesting a clinical potential in indications such as wound healing.
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