Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 29, 2024
Abstract
Background
Recurrent
spontaneous
abortion
(RSA)
is
a
challenging
condition
that
affects
the
health
of
women
both
physically
and
mentally,
but
its
pathogenesis
treatment
have
yet
to
be
studied
in
detail.
In
recent
years,
Wharton’s
jelly-derived
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(WJ-MSCs)
been
shown
effective
treating
various
diseases.
Current
understanding
RSA
using
WJ-MSCs
limited,
exact
mechanisms
action
remains
largely
unclear.
this
study,
we
explored
decidual
deficiencies
therapeutic
potential
at
single-cell
resolution.
Methods
Three
mouse
models
were
established:
normal
pregnancy
group,
an
WJ-MSC
group.
Decidual
tissue
samples
collected
for
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
functional
verification,
including
resolution
situ
hybridization
on
tissues
(SCRINSHOT)
immunofluorescence.
Results
We
generated
atlas
from
pregnant,
RSA,
WJ-MSC-treated
mice
identified
14
cell
clusters
decidua
day
14.
Among
these
populations,
stromal
most
abundant
decidua,
further
three
novel
subclusters
(Str_0,
Str_1,
Str_2).
also
demonstrated
IL17
TNF
signaling
pathways
enriched
upregulated
DEGs
mice.
Intriguingly,
cell–cell
communication
analysis
revealed
Str_1
cell-related
gene
expression
was
greatly
reduced
group
rescued
Notably,
interaction
between
NK
other
attenuated,
Spp1
(identified
as
endometrial
toleration-related
marker)
significantly
could
restored
by
treatment.
Conclusion
Herein,
implemented
scRNA-seq
systematically
evaluate
cellular
heterogeneity
transcriptional
regulatory
networks
associated
with
WJ-MSCs.
These
data
targets
remodel
subpopulations
provided
new
insights
into
decidua-derived
developmental
defects
maternal–foetal
interface.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: May 15, 2024
Mesenchymal
stem/stromal
cells
(MSCs)
represent
a
heterogeneous
cell
population
distributed
throughout
various
tissues,
demonstrating
remarkable
adaptability
to
microenvironmental
cues
and
holding
immense
promise
for
disease
treatment.
However,
the
inherent
diversity
within
MSCs
often
leads
variability
in
therapeutic
outcomes,
posing
challenges
clinical
applications.
To
address
this
heterogeneity,
purification
of
MSC
subpopulations
through
marker-based
isolation
has
emerged
as
promising
approach
ensure
consistent
efficacy.
In
review,
we
discussed
reported
markers
MSCs,
encompassing
those
developed
candidate
marker
strategies
high-throughput
approaches,
with
aim
explore
viable
addressing
heterogeneity
illuminate
prospective
research
directions
field.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(4)
Published: Dec. 11, 2022
Abstract
The
highly
heterogeneous
characteristics
of
Wharton's
jelly
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(WJ‐MSCs)
may
be
responsible
for
the
poor
clinical
outcomes
and
reproducibility
treatments
based
on
WJ‐MSCs.
Exploration
WJ‐MSC
heterogeneity
with
multimodal
single‐cell
technologies
will
aid
in
establishing
accurate
MSC
subtyping
developing
screening
protocols
dominant
functional
subpopulations.
Here,
WJ‐MSCs
are
systematically
analyzed
by
single
cell
spatial
transcriptome
sequencing.
Single‐cell
transcriptomics
analysis
identifies
four
subpopulations,
namely
proliferative_MSCs,
niche‐supporting_MSCs,
metabolism‐related_MSCs
biofunctional‐type_MSCs.
Furthermore,
transcriptome,
cellular
heterogeneity,
cell‐state
trajectories
these
subpopulations
characterized.
Intriguingly,
biofunctional‐type
MSCs
(marked
S100A9,
CD29,
CD142)
selected
this
study
exhibit
promising
wound
repair
properties
vitro
vivo.
Finally,
integrating
omics
data,
it
has
been
found
that
S100A9
+
CD29
CD142
subpopulation
is
more
enriched
fetal
segment
umbilical
cord,
suggesting
deriving
from
have
potential
into
an
ideal
therapeutic
agent
healing.
Overall,
presented
comprehensively
maps
provides
essential
resource
future
development
WJ‐MSC‐based
drugs.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: June 27, 2023
Accumulating
evidence
indicates
that
most
primary
Wharton’s
jelly
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(WJ-MSCs)
therapeutic
potential
is
due
to
their
paracrine
activity,
i.e.,
ability
modulate
microenvironment
by
releasing
bioactive
molecules
and
factors
collectively
known
as
secretome.
These
can
either
be
released
directly
into
the
surrounding
or
embedded
within
membrane-bound
extracellular
nano-sized
(usually
30–150
nm)
messenger
particles
vesicles
of
endosomal
origin
with
specific
route
biogenesis,
exosomes
carried
relatively
larger
(100
nm–1
μm)
formed
outward
blebbing
plasma
membrane
called
microvesicles
(MVs);
MVs
are
(EVs).
The
found
in
secretome
various
types,
including
cytokines,
chemokines,
cytoskeletal
proteins,
integrins,
growth
factors,
angiogenic
mediators,
hormones,
metabolites,
regulatory
nucleic
acid
molecules.
As
expected,
performs
different
biological
functions,
such
immunomodulation,
tissue
replenishment,
cellular
homeostasis,
besides
possessing
anti-inflammatory
anti-fibrotic
effects.
This
review
highlights
current
advances
research
on
WJ-MSCs’
its
prospective
clinical
applications.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39, P. 492 - 520
Published: May 30, 2024
Endogenous
regeneration
is
becoming
an
increasingly
important
strategy
for
wound
healing
as
it
facilitates
skin's
own
regenerative
potential
self-healing,
thereby
avoiding
the
risks
of
immune
rejection
and
exogenous
infection.
However,
currently
applied
biomaterials
inducing
endogenous
skin
are
simplistic
in
their
structure
function,
lacking
ability
to
accurately
mimic
intricate
tissue
regulate
disordered
microenvironment.
Novel
biomimetic
with
precise
structure,
chemical
composition,
biophysical
properties
offer
a
promising
avenue
achieving
perfect
regeneration.
Here,
we
outline
recent
advances
materials
induced
from
aspects
structural
functional
mimicry,
physiological
process
regulation,
property
design.
Furthermore,
novel
techniques
including
situ
reprograming,
flexible
electronic
skin,
artificial
intelligence,
single-cell
sequencing,
spatial
transcriptomics,
which
have
contribute
development
highlighted.
Finally,
prospects
challenges
further
research
application
discussed.
This
review
provides
reference
address
clinical
problems
rapid
high-quality
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 683 - 683
Published: March 19, 2024
Spinal
cord
injury
(SCI),
a
prevalent
and
disabling
neurological
condition,
prompts
growing
interest
in
stem
cell
therapy
as
promising
avenue
for
treatment.
Dental-derived
cells,
including
dental
pulp
cells
(DPSCs),
from
human
exfoliated
deciduous
teeth
(SHED),
the
apical
papilla
(SCAP),
follicle
(DFSCs),
are
of
due
to
their
accessibility,
minimally
invasive
extraction,
robust
differentiating
capabilities.
Research
indicates
potential
differentiate
into
neural
promote
SCI
repair
animal
models
at
both
tissue
functional
levels.
This
review
explores
applications
dental-derived
repair,
covering
transplantation,
conditioned
culture
medium
injection,
bioengineered
delivery
systems,
exosomes,
extracellular
vesicle
treatments,
combined
therapies.
Assessing
clinical
effectiveness
treatment
SCI,
further
research
is
necessary.
includes
investigating
biological
mechanisms
conducting
Large-animal
studies
trials.
It
also
important
undertake
more
comprehensive
comparisons,
optimize
selection
types,
implement
functionalized
system.
These
efforts
will
enhance
therapeutic
repairing
SCI.
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 3307 - 3334
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract:
Inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
of
the
gastrointestinal
tract,
which
has
high
recurrence
rate
and
incurable
due
to
lack
effective
treatment.
Mesenchymal
stromal
cells
(MSCs)
are
class
pluripotent
stem
that
have
recently
received
lot
attention
their
strong
self-renewal
ability
immunomodulatory
effects,
large
number
experimental
clinical
models
confirmed
positive
therapeutic
effect
MSCs
on
IBD.
In
preclinical
studies,
MSC
treatment
for
IBD
relies
paracrine
cell-to-cell
contact,
its
mediated
mitochondrial
transfer
immune
regulation.
It
also
plays
role
in
restoring
intestinal
mucosal
barrier
through
homing
effect,
regulation
microbiome,
repair
epithelial
cells.
latest
trials,
safety
efficacy
been
by
transfusion
autologous
or
allogeneic
bone
marrow,
umbilical
cord,
adipose
MSCs,
as
well
derived
extracellular
vesicles.
However,
regarding
stable
use
several
concerns
emerge,
including
cell
sources,
management
(dose,
route
frequency
administration,
pretreatment
MSCs)
adverse
reactions.
This
article
comprehensively
summarizes
effects
mechanisms
advantages
over
conventional
drugs,
trial
progress
The
current
challenges
future
directions
discussed.
review
would
add
knowledge
into
understanding
applying
MSCs.
Keywords:
mesenchymal
cells,
immunomodulation,
disease,
ulcerative
colitis,
Crohn's
therapy
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Single-Cell
Sequencing
(SCS)
technology
plays
an
important
role
in
the
field
of
Mesenchymal
Stem
Cells
(MSCs)
research.
This
paper
comprehensively
describes
application
SCS
MSCs
research,
including
(1)
enables
more
precise
characterization
and
biomarker
definition.
(2)
reveals
prevalent
gene
expression
heterogeneity
among
different
subclusters
within
MSCs,
which
contributes
to
a
comprehensive
understanding
function
diversity
developmental,
regenerative,
pathological
contexts.
(3)
provides
insights
into
dynamic
transcriptional
changes
experienced
by
during
differentiation
complex
web
signaling
pathways
regulatory
factors
controlling
key
processes
proliferation,
regulation,
interactions
mechanisms.
(4)
The
analytical
methods
underpinning
data
are
rapidly
evolving
converging
with
histological
research
systematically
deconstruct
functions
mechanisms
MSCs.
review
new
perspectives
for
unraveling
biological
properties,
heterogeneity,
potential,
functions,
clinical
potential
at
single-cell
level.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: April 12, 2024
Abstract
The
current
first-line
treatment
for
repairing
cartilage
defects
in
clinical
practice
is
the
creation
of
microfractures
(MF)
to
stimulate
release
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(MSCs);
however,
this
method
has
many
limitations.
Recent
studies
have
found
that
MSC-derived
extracellular
vesicles
(MSC-EVs)
play
an
important
role
tissue
regeneration.
This
study
aimed
verify
whether
MSC-EVs
promote
damage
repair
mediated
by
MFs
and
explore
mechanisms.
In
vitro
experiments
showed
human
umbilical
cord
Wharton’s
jelly
(hWJMSC-EVs)
promoted
vitality
chondrocytes
proliferation
differentiation
ability
bone
marrow-derived
MSCs.
was
mainly
because
hWJMSC-EVs
carry
integrin
beta-1
(ITGB1),
MSCs
overexpress
ITGB1
after
absorbing
EVs,
thereby
activating
transforming
growth
factor-β/Smad2/3
axis.
a
rabbit
knee
joint
model
osteochondral
defect
repair,
injection
different
concentrations
into
cavity
concentration
50
µg/ml
significantly
improved
formation
transparent
MF
surgery.
Extraction
regenerated
revealed
changes
ITGB1,
factor-β,
Smad2/3
were
directly
proportional
cartilage.
summary,
Graphical
abstract