Ning Xu Landén

Project summary

What role does non-coding RNA play in wound healing?

Effective wound healing is essential for the body. Yet we know relatively little about what happens when this process is disrupted. Ning Xu Landén studies non-coding RNAs – important molecules found in all our cells – and their role in wound healing. The hope is to lay the foundation for new drugs to treat wounds that are difficult to heal.

 

The ability to repair damaged tissue and heal wounds is a fundamental biological process. When this process fails, chronic wounds can develop. Ning Xu Landén investigates the role of non-coding RNAs in wound healing. These RNAs are important molecules found in all cells and play a crucial role in regulating gene expression.

 

The research project focuses on investigating two types of non-coding RNA – microRNAs and long non-coding RNAs – and how they are expressed in damaged skin in healthy participants during different stages of wound healing. The results will then be compared with the corresponding processes in chronic wounds.

 

The hope is that this research will contribute to the development of new drugs for treating wounds that are difficult to heal.