Fibronectin in development and wound healing

Adv Drug Deliv Rev. 2021 Mar:170:353-368. doi: 10.1016/j.addr.2020.09.005. Epub 2020 Sep 19.

Abstract

Fibronectin structure and composition regulate contextual cell signaling. Recent advances have been made in understanding fibronectin and its role in tissue organization and repair. This review outlines fibronectin splice variants and their functions, evaluates potential therapeutic strategies targeting or utilizing fibronectin, and concludes by discussing potential future directions to modulate fibronectin function in development and wound healing.

Keywords: Development; Fibronectin; Isoforms; Regeneration; Splice variants; Wound healing.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fibronectins / chemistry
  • Fibronectins / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Wound Healing*

Substances

  • Fibronectins