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DAPK1 Ablation Promotes Wound Healing by Keratinocyte Modulation

Journal of Dental Research · Y. Li, M. Hu, H. Yin, Y. Cao, J. Wu, M. Yang, X. Zhang, J. Zhou, X. Fang, J. Luo, M. Hu, D. Li, D. Liu · 2026-07-17

Removing DAPK1 protein accelerated mouth wound healing in mice by enhancing keratinocyte growth and migration while reducing inflammation; a microneedle patch delivering a DAPK1 inhibitor improved healing in both normal and diabetic models.

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