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Recently, EPCR has emerged as a key regulator in wound repair and regeneration. During haemostasis, EPCR enhances the conversion of PC to its activated form (APC) to optimise local and systemic anticoagulation. In the inflammatory phase, EPCR modulates immune cell activity, inhibits inflammatory factors, and maintains tissue barrier integrity. As the process transitions to the proliferative phase, EPCR promotes endothelial and epithelial cell proliferation, migration, neovascularisation and re-epithelization, and mediates the expression of matrix metalloproteinases to facilitate tissue reconstruction. Finally, during the remodelling phase, EPCR exerts a potential antifibrotic effect by regulating fibroblast activation and collagen deposition via the Transforming growth factor (TGF)-\u03b21\/Smad3 pathway, ensuring functional repair. While therapeutic potential has been shown in animal models, translating EPCR-mediated therapies to clinical application faces many challenges, including wound heterogeneity, dosage control, targeted delivery, and potential bleeding risks. Studies have shown that local drug delivery strategies, non-anticoagulant APC variants, and individualised treatment based on EPCR expression will be the key directions for future development. 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