Myoglobin-derived iron causes wound enlargement and impaired regeneration in pressure injuries of muscle
N. Jannah M. Nasir, Hans Heemskerk, Julia Jenkins, Nur Hidayah Hamadee, Ralph Milford Bunte, Lisa Tucker‐Kellogg
This study shows that myoglobin-derived iron contributes to tissue death and impaired regeneration in muscle pressure injuries, and that treatment with deferoxamine can reverse these effects.
eLife · Apr 26, 2023Peer-reviewedMolecular Biology