Zinc-dependent mechanisms of reparative regeneration: theoretical aspects and translational perspectives
- Authors: Lebedeva S.A.1, Galenko-Yaroshevsky P.A.2, Trofimov B.A.3, Parshina L.N.3, Shelemekh O.V.4, Sergeeva A.V.5, Murashko G.R.5, Bunyatyan N.D.6, Materenchuk M.Y.7, Zelenskaya A.V.5, Galenko-Yaroshevsky P.A.5
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Affiliations:
- Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
- Ekaterininskaya Clinic
- Institute of Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- Rostov State Medical University
- Kuban State Medical University
- Scientific Centre for Expert Evaluation of Medicinal Products
- The First Sechenov Moscow State Medical University
- Issue: Vol 23, No 2 (2025)
- Pages: 105-118
- Section: Reviews
- Submitted: 03.03.2025
- Accepted: 19.06.2025
- Published: 30.06.2025
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/RCF/article/view/660184
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/RCF660184
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/VXXCDB
- ID: 660184
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Abstract
Zinc is an essential component of more than 10% of the human proteome and serves as a cofactor for nearly 300 metalloenzymes. Interaction with zinc regulates protein activity and influences numerous intracellular processes, whereas removal of zinc from an enzyme results in complete loss of its enzymatic activity. Thus, zinc functions as an intracellular signaling molecule at all levels of signal transduction, affecting multiple metabolic pathways. Reparative regeneration is a cascade mechanism for restoring cells and tissues lost due to pathological processes. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of reparative regeneration is crucial for developing clinical strategies to enhance tissue repair capacity. Zinc plays a key role in reparative regeneration. Modulation of zinc-dependent signaling pathways represents a promising approach in experimental pharmacology. Novel Russian zinc complexes with N-alkenylimidazoles have demonstrated efficacy as pharmacologic agents in correcting a wide range of pathological conditions associated with reparative regeneration. These compounds have shown antihypoxic, antioxidant, wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, and analgesic effects. Their safety and high bioavailability offer broad translational potential. Wound healing is a complex and evolving process involving multiple cell types, including immune cells. These cells secrete cytokines and growth factors that contribute to the amplification of inflammation. This review provides a contemporary overview of zinc-dependent intracellular and systemic processes and highlights possible mechanisms of action of zinc complexes within the molecular and cellular pathways of reparative regeneration.
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Svetlana A. Lebedeva
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Email: Lebedeva502@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0325-6397
SPIN-code: 4031-4932
Dr. Sci. (Biology)
Russian Federation, MoscowPavel A. Galenko-Yaroshevsky
Ekaterininskaya Clinic
Email: Pavelgalenko@bk.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6279-0242
Russian Federation, Krasnodar
Boris A. Trofimov
Institute of Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Email: boris_trofimov@irioch.irk.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0430-3215
SPIN-code: 5179-9902
Dr. Sci. (Chemistry)
Russian Federation, IrkutskLidiya N. Parshina
Institute of Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Email: parshina@irioch.irk.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5516-6214
SPIN-code: 8333-2047
Dr. Sci. (Chemistry)
Russian Federation, IrkutskOlga V. Shelemekh
Rostov State Medical University
Email: lioli777@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3488-9971
Russian Federation, Rostov-on-Don
Alina V. Sergeeva
Kuban State Medical University
Author for correspondence.
Email: alina_sergeeva_v@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4335-2156
SPIN-code: 1917-7035
Russian Federation, Krasnodar
Grigori R. Murashko
Kuban State Medical University
Email: grihsanfeed@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0008-7023-6357
Russian Federation, Krasnodar
Natalya D. Bunyatyan
Scientific Centre for Expert Evaluation of Medicinal Products
Email: ndbun@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9466-1261
SPIN-code: 9853-1232
Dr. Sci. (Pharmacy)
Russian Federation, MoscowMaria Yu. Materenchuk
The First Sechenov Moscow State Medical University
Email: mariamatter231@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0711-4153
SPIN-code: 4360-1756
Russian Federation, Moscow
Anait V. Zelenskaya
Kuban State Medical University
Email: anait_06@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9512-2526
SPIN-code: 7646-3620
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, KrasnodarPavel A. Galenko-Yaroshevsky
Kuban State Medical University
Email: Galenko.Yaroсhevsky@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3190-1437
SPIN-code: 1575-6129
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation, KrasnodarReferences
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