Correction
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Diego Raffo, Andrea Maglioco, Diego Fernandez Sasso
Summary: The author names were mistakenly switched in the original article, the correct order should be Diego Raffo, Andrea Maglioco, and Diego Fernadez Sasso.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Yuelong Zhang, Huangming Zhuang, Xunshan Ren, Fuze Jiang, Panghu Zhou
Summary: Osteoarthritis is a common and disabling disease, and surgical treatment is the main approach. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) are self-regenerative pluripotent cells that promote cartilage regeneration through the secretion of various trophic factors. The combination of hUC-MSCs with other substances also shows a significant synergistic effect on osteoarthritis treatment. Some scholars have suggested transplanting stem cells into damaged cartilage to slow down the progression of osteoarthritis.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Xiaobo Li, Qijing Huang, Xiangxiang Zhang, Changfeng Xie, Muyun Liu, Yueming Yuan, Jianjia Feng, Haoyu Xing, Li Ru, Zheng Yuan, Zhiyong Xu, YaoXiang Yang, Yan Long, Chengfeng Xing, Jianping Song, Xiang Hu, Qin Xu
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of intravenous injection of hUC-MSCs on reproduction and development in rats, finding no significant adverse effects within a certain dosage range, but high doses may lead to mortality in pregnant female rats, highlighting the importance of cautious use.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biology
Seeta Devi, Anupkumar M. Bongale, Minyechil Alehegn Tefera, Prashant Dixit, Prasad Bhanap
Summary: Umbilical cord blood is being increasingly used as a source of hematopoietic cells for regenerative medicine, particularly in Asian countries. This article reviews the collection, banking, and cryopreservation methods for umbilical cord blood, and also discusses the use of mesenchymal stem cells in transplantation medicine. Understanding the protocols for collecting, transporting, and storing umbilical cord blood is essential for healthcare professionals, especially those working in maternity wards.
Article
Cell Biology
Santhosh Kacham, Tejal Sunil Bhure, Sindhuja D. Eswaramoorthy, Gaurav Naik, Subha Narayan Rath, Sreenivasa Rao Parcha, Sayan Basu, Virender Singh Sangwan, Sachin Shukla
Summary: Umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells promote the repair of injured corneal epithelium by stimulating the proliferation of corneal epithelial cells, potentially serving as a non-ocular source of stem cells for treating injury-induced bilateral corneal diseases.
Review
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Oldouz Shareghi-oskoue, Leili Aghebati-Maleki, Mehdi Yousefi
Summary: Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a problem for women before the age of 40, characterized by symptoms such as amenorrhea and low estrogen levels. The current treatment approach involves stem cell therapy, particularly HUCMSC transplantation, which has shown to effectively improve ovarian function and treat infertility.
STEM CELL RESEARCH & THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Shichao Wang, Wenyue Jiang, Shuang Lv, Zhicheng Sun, Lihui Si, Jinxin Hu, Yang Yang, Dingbang Qiu, Xiaobin Liu, Siying Zhu, Lunhao Yang, Ling Qi, Guangfan Chi, Guiqing Wang, Pengdong Li, Baojian Liao
Summary: This study confirms the anti-inflammatory effects of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell exosomes (hUC-MSCs-Exos) in the treatment of chondrocyte inflammation, suggesting their potential as a cell-free treatment strategy for osteoarthritis.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thang Quoc Bui, Nguyen Trong Binh, Truc Le-Buu Pham, Trinh Le Van, Nhung Hai Truong, Dang Phu-Hai Nguyen, Thao Thi-Thu Luu, Trang Nguyen-Xuan Pham, Tu Cam Tran, Huyen Thuong-Thi Nguyen, Nhu Thuy-Trinh, Phong Anh Tran
Summary: In this study, the transplantation of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) sheets was investigated as a potential treatment for myocardial infarction (MI). The findings showed that MSC sheets with higher cell density had better therapeutic effects on MI mice, with significant improvements in weight gain and ejection fraction recovery. In conclusion, hUC-MSC sheets ameliorated heart MI injury in mice and their efficacy improved with increased cell density.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liming Li, Jiafu Mu, Yu Zhang, Chenyang Zhang, Teng Ma, Lu Chen, Tianchen Huang, Jiahe Wu, Jian Cao, Shiqing Feng, Youzhi Cai, Min Han, Jianqing Gao
Summary: This study found that exosomes derived from hypoxic preconditioned human umbilical vein endothelial cells can stimulate angiogenic MSCs, showing great potential in the treatment of traumatic spinal cord injury.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiao Zhai, Kai Chen, Huan Yang, Bo Li, Tianjunke Zhou, Haojue Wang, Huipeng Zhou, Shaofeng Chen, Xiaoyi Zhou, Xiaozhao Wei, Yushu Bai, Ming Li
Summary: CD73+ hucMSC-EVs ameliorated inflammation after spinal cord injury by reducing extracellular ATP, promoting A2bR/cAMP/PKA pathway and M2/M1 polarization. They may be promising nano drugs for clinical application in SCI therapy.
JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Adolfo Rodriguez-Eguren, Maria Gomez-alvarez, Emilio Frances-Herrero, Monica Romeu, Hortensia Ferrero, Emre Seli, Irene Cervello
Summary: This literature review analyzes the application of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) and blood derivatives in the treatment of female infertility. It shows that these alternative therapies have high efficacy in promoting anti-inflammatory and regenerative processes. However, further clinical trials are needed to validate their application.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yu-Hsun Chang, Kun-Chi Wu, Dah-Ching Ding
Summary: This study found that Exo(-)FBS-cultured HUCMSCs have similar characteristics to FBS-cultured HUCMSCs and showed better therapeutic effects in a mouse osteoarthritis model. These findings provide a basis for future clinical trials using Exo(-)FBS-cultured stem cells for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
Review
Cell Biology
Muhammad Saad Shaikh, Zara Shahzad, Esraa Abdulgader Tash, Omer Sefvan Janjua, Muhammad Ikram Khan, Muhammad Sohail Zafar
Summary: Periodontal disease can cause irreparable damage to tooth-supporting tissues, but traditional treatments cannot restore lost tissue. Periodontal regeneration using stem cells, including human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells, shows promising results with advantages such as easy collection, low immunorejection, and affordability.
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Minh Quang Nguyen, Hue T. H. Bui, Anh Nguyen Thi Tuyet, Trinh Thi Hong Nhung, Duc M. Hoang, Nguyen Thanh Liem, Van T. Hoang
Summary: In a standardized xeno- and serum-free culture platform, cryopreserved UC-MSCs exhibit similar characteristics to fresh UC-MSCs, showing comparable viability, proliferation capacity, immunophenotype, and differentiation potential. However, culture-rescued cells appear to have a more potent immunosuppressive potential compared to freshly thawed cells.
CELL TRANSPLANTATION
(2021)
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Mian Wu, Lifeng Chen, Yuhan Qi, Hai Ci, Shan Mou, Jie Yang, Qiaoyu Yuan, Weiqi Yao, Zhenxing Wang, Jiaming Sun
Summary: Using umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) as seed cells for tissue-engineered breast construction has shown significant advantages, promoting adipose tissue regeneration and enhancing angiogenesis. The transplantation of hUCMSCs was found to increase fat tissue content, reduce macrophage numbers, and exhibit good differentiation capability in adipose tissue.
STEM CELL RESEARCH & THERAPY
(2022)