Analysis of microbial environment changes in wound healing of pressure ulcers in rats promoted by moist exposed burn ointment

Chen, Shenghua; Chen, Mingheng; Han, Yuyang; Chen, Zhiquan; Mu, Xu; He, Chunjing; Zhao, Jing; Zhang, Lin; Huang, Zhifeng
Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Department of Burns and Wound Repair Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; People's Hospital of Yingde City Guangdong Province, Qingyuan, Guangdong, China; Department of Burns Plastic and Wound Repair Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital Ganzhou Hospital, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
2025
1432-069X
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This study explored the effects of Moist Exposed Burn Ointment (MEBO) on the healing process of pressure-induced wounds. Using a stage IV pressure ulcer model established in 42 rats, divided equally into a control gel group and an MEBO group, we investigated the efficacy of MEBO through topical application. The control group received Carbomer gel, while the MEBO group was treated with MEBO until complete wound healing. Results showed that MEBO significantly accelerated wound healing compared to the control group. Histological analysis, including hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining and Masson’s trichrome staining, revealed enhanced epithelialization and collagen deposition in the MEBO group. Furthermore, 16S rRNA sequencing indicated that MEBO reduced microbial diversity at the wound site and reshaped the microbial composition. Notably, The increased abundance of Acinetobacter and Staphylococcus, coupled with a reduction in Pseudomonas, may reflect a shift in the wound microbiome that could be conducive to healing. However, the exact role of these microbial shifts in promoting wound healing requires further investigation, as microbial dynamics in wound environments are complex and context-dependent. These findings suggest that MEBO facilitates wound healing by optimizing the wound microbiome, thereby offering a promising therapeutic approach for managing pressure ulcers.

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