期刊
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
卷 15, 期 8, 页码 14348-14363出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ijms150814348
关键词
mesenchymal stem cells; microparticles; intercellular communication; clinical therapy
资金
- National Natural Science Foundation of China [31371161, 81173047]
- Natural Science Foundation of Hunan [12JJ5068]
- Postgraduate Technology Innovation Project of Hunan [CX2014B366]
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent stem cells that give rise to various cell types of the mesodermal germ layer. Because of their unique ability to home in on injured and cancerous tissues, MSCs are of great potential in regenerative medicine. MSCs also contribute to reparative processes in different pathological conditions, including cardiovascular diseases and cancer. However, many studies have shown that only a small proportion of transplanted MSCs can actually survive and be incorporated into host tissues. The effects of MSCs cannot be fully explained by their number. Recent discoveries suggest that microparticles (MPs) derived from MSCs may be important for the physiological functions of their parent. Though the physiological role of MSC-MPs is currently not well understood, inspiring results indicate that, in tissue repair and anti-cancer therapy, MSC-MPs have similar pro-regenerative and protective properties as their cellular counterparts. Thus, MSC-MPs represent a promising approach that may overcome the obstacles and risks associated with the use of native or engineered MSCs.
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