High throughput screening of biologically functional small molecules for modulating the expression of FGFR1OP2/wit3.0 in fibroblasts.

Abstract

Oral wounds heal rapidly without scarring through yet unknown molecular mechanisms. A small cytoskeleton molecule identified in oral wound fibroblasts, FGFR1OP2/wit3.0, has been shown to accelerate wound closure in vitro and in vivo. The objective of this study was to elucidate the transcriptional mechanism of FGFR1OP2/ wit3.0 in fibroblasts using a high throughput drug-screening platform. This pilot study identified chemical compounds that could effectively modulate the FGFR1OP2/wit3.0 expression for future studies on effective wound management.