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Pulsed direct current electric fields (DC EF) can effectively guide skin cell migration for wound healing. This pulsed DC EF method shows comparable results to constant DC EF but with fewer side effects.

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  • Dermatology
  • Regenerative Medicine

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  • Endogenous electric fields (EFs) guide keratinocyte migration (electrotaxis) in skin wound healing.
  • Constant direct current (DC) EFs show promise but cause side effects.
  • Pulsed DC EFs offer a potential alternative with adjustable parameters to minimize adverse effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if pulsed DC EFs can induce reliable keratinocyte electrotaxis.
  • To compare the efficacy and side effects of pulsed DC EFs versus constant DC EFs in keratinocyte migration.
  • To determine the key parameters (voltage, duty cycle, frequency) influencing pulsed DC EF-induced electrotaxis.

Main Methods:

  • Primary human keratinocytes were cultured and placed in an electrotaxis chamber.
  • Cells were exposed to a pulsed DC EF with specific parameters (150 mV/mm, 60% duty cycle, 0.1 Hz).
  • Keratinocyte migration, electrochemical reactions, and cytotoxic effects were analyzed and compared to constant DC EF exposure.

Main Results:

  • Pulsed DC EFs at physiological strength induced robust keratinocyte electrotaxis.
  • The observed electrotaxis was dependent on voltage and duty cycle, but not frequency.
  • Pulsed DC EFs resulted in fewer electrochemical and cytotoxic reactions compared to constant DC EFs.

Conclusions:

  • Pulsed DC EFs can effectively induce keratinocyte electrotaxis, comparable to constant DC EFs.
  • Pulsed DC EFs offer a safer alternative by minimizing electrochemical and cytotoxic side effects.
  • These findings support the development of pulsed DC EF devices for enhanced wound healing in patients.