Publication Name	World Journal of Diabetes
Manuscript ID	117665
Country	China

Category	Biology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Bridging tradition and innovation: Targeting ferroptosis opens a new traditional Chinese medicine dimension in diabetic wound therapy
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Min Yang, Jing-Shun Lu, Guo-Dong Zhang, Ze-Wei He, Zeng-Gao Han, Chen-Yu Song and Kai-Yang Wang
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Corresponding Author	Kai-Yang Wang, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China. ortho_wang@163.com
Key Words	Diabetic foot ulcer; Ferroptosis; Traditional Chinese medicine; Nrf2 pathway; Wound healing; Iron metabolism
Core Tip	Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is one of the most severe complications of diabetes mellitus, primarily due to its prolonged non-healing nature and high amputation rate. The pathogenesis of DFU is complex. In recent years, ferroptosis has been identified as a potential key pathological mechanism underlying this condition. Within this context, traditional Chinese medicine, with its multi-targeted intervention capabilities on both structural skin cells and inflammatory immune cells, has demonstrated promising therapeutic prospects in the management of DFU.
Citation	Yang M, Lu JS, Zhang GD, He ZW, Han ZG, Song CY, Wang KY. Bridging tradition and innovation: Targeting ferroptosis opens a new traditional Chinese medicine dimension in diabetic wound therapy. World J Diabetes 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-15 01:53
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-16 09:43
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-29 08:41
Return for Revision	2025-12-29 08:41
Revised	2026-01-10 05:47
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-02 02:59
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-02 09:36
Articles in Press	2026-02-02 09:36
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