IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Stem
cell
therapies
hold
promise
for
enhancing
infertility
treatments
through
improved
differentiation
and
cytokine
secretion
mechanisms,
particularly
autologous
stem
cells
known
safety
compatibility.
Collaboration
ongoing
research
are
essential
clinical
adoption.
Additionally,
cell-based
offer
potential
solutions
non-obstructive
azoospermia
NOA,
a
condition
characterized
by
absent
sperm
in
ejaculate.
Traditional
have
limitations,
prompting
exploration
of
spermatogonial
SSCs
induced
pluripotent
iPSCs.
Animal
studies
demonstrate
successful
fertility
restoration
via
SSC
transplantation,
progress
has
been
made
characterizing
human
SSCs.
However,
challenges
persist
expanding
optimizing
iPSC
differentiation.
Further
is
necessary
to
overcome
technical
hurdles,
ensure
safety,
novel
NOA
treatment
option,
ultimately
restoring
fertility.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
The
most
prevalent
and
harmful
injuries
are
burns,
which
still
a
major
global
health
problem.
Burn
can
cause
issues
because
they
boost
the
inflammatory
metabolic
response,
organ
malfunction
systemic
failure.
On
other
hand,
burn
wound
infection
creates
an
environment
that
is
conducive
to
growth
of
bacteria
might
put
patient
at
risk
for
sepsis.
In
addition,
scarring
unavoidable,
this
results
in
patients
having
functional
cosmetic
issues.
Wound
healing
amazing
phenomenon
with
complex
mechanism
deals
different
types
cells
biomolecules.
Cell
therapy
using
stem
one
challenging
treatment
methods
accelerates
wounds.
Since
2000,
use
mesenchymal
(MSCs)
regenerative
medicine
has
increased.
They
be
extracted
from
various
tissues,
such
as
bone
marrow,
fat,
umbilical
cord,
amniotic
membrane.
According
studies,
cell
wounds
increases
angiogenesis,
anti-inflammatory
properties,
slows
progression
fibrosis,
excellent
ability
differentiate
regenerate
damaged
tissue.
Figuring
out
main
preclinical
clinical
problems
stop
people
MSCs
then
suggesting
right
ways
improve
could
help
show
benefits
move
cell-based
forward.
This
review's
objective
was
assess
therapy's
contribution
promotion
healing.
Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Abstract
Objective
Premature
ovarian
insufficiency
(POI)
is
a
significant
reproductive
health
concern
characterized
by
the
depletion
of
primary
follicles,
often
resulting
from
exposure
to
genotoxic
agents.
This
study
aimed
explore
therapeutic
potential
bone
marrow-derived
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(BM-MSCs)
and/or
placental
extracts
(PE)
in
ameliorating
POI
induced
cyclophosphamide,
widely
used
chemotherapeutic
agent.
Materials
and
methods
Thirty-five
8–10
weeks
weight
200
±
20
g
female
albino
Sprague–Dawley
(SD)
rats
were
evenly
distributed
into
five
groups:
negative
control
(Group
1),
positive
cyclophosphamide
(CPA)
2),
cell
therapy
(CPA+MSCs)
3),
extract
(CPA+PE)
4),
combination
(CPA+MSCs+PE)
5).
Rats
CPA
group
received
intraperitoneal
(IP)
injection
(50
mg/kg),
followed
daily
(8
mg/kg)
(14
days).
Subsequently,
1
×
10
6
MSCs
via
intravenous
administration
50
µL
PE,
sacrifice
after
4
weeks.
Flow
cytometry
was
identify
MSCs.
Hormone
levels
(FSH,
LH,
E
2
,
progesterone)
assessed
using
ELISA,
primordial
follicles
quantified
evaluate
follicle
reserves.
Ovarian
structure
histomorphologically
evaluated,
PCNA
immunohistochemistry
conducted.
Morphometric
measurements
statistical
analyses
performed.
Results
Hormonal
revealed
decrease
E2
progesterone
levels,
accompanied
an
increase
FSH
following
treatment.
However,
BM-MSC
therapy,
hormonal
nearly
returned
normal.
In
addition
PE
treatment
also
evaluated.
resulted
partial
restoration
balance,
showing
mild
with
slight
reduction
compared
cyclophosphamide-treated
group.
Histological
examination
that
caused
loss
stromal
blood
vessel
damage,
substantial
fibrosis.
Interestingly,
showed
some
ameliorative
effects
on
histology,
reduced
fibrosis
preservation
although
these
changes
less
pronounced
than
those
observed
alone.
Conclusion
more
effective
restoring
folliculogenesis,
whereas
provided
moderate
protection
against
histological
immunohistochemical
alterations
cyclophosphamide.
Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
59(1), P. 1 - 20
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Bruise
is
the
extravasation
of
blood
that
may
be
mild
or
severe.
Bone
marrow
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(BM-MSCs)
are
one
most
promising
used
in
regenerative
medicine
for
treating
many
disorders.
We
aimed
to
evaluate
efficiency
BM-MSCs
cutaneous
bruises.
78
male
albino
rats
were
equally
divided
into
3
groups,
control
group
(G1),
bruise
wound
(G2)
and
Bruised
animals
treated
with
(G3).
The
sequences
color
changes
recorded.
Animals
sacrificed
skin
samples
collected
histopathological
examination
analyzing
mRNA
expression
rate
transforming
growth
factor-
β
(TGF-β),
interleukin-6
(IL-6),
tumor
necrotic
factor-α
(TNF-α),
Heat
shock
protein-90
α
(HSP-90α),
Metalloprotiens-9
(MMP-9),
microRNA-21
(miR-21),
which
incorporated
healing
process
apoptotic
rat.
Subcutaneous
injection
reduced
intensity
bruised
skin,
statistically
significant
upregulation
TGF-β,
TNF-α,
HSP-90α,
down-regulation
MMP-9
miR-21
rate,
reduction
inflammatory
cells.
have
a
improvement
bruises
by
regulating
TGF-β-
IL-6-
TNF-α-
HSP-90α-
MMP-9-
reducing
cell
infiltration.
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 779 - 789
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Treatment
of
severe
burn
wound
injury
remains
a
significant
clinical
challenge
as
serious
infections/complex
repair
process
and
irregulating
inflammation
response.
Human
umbilical
cord
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(hUC-MSCs)
have
multidirectional
differentiation
potential
could
multiple
injuries
under
appropriate
conditions.
Poly(L-lysine)-graft-4-hydroxyphenylacetic
acid
(PLL-g-HPA)
hydrogel
is
an
enzyme-promoted
biodegradable
in
with
good
water
absorption,
biocompatibility
anti-bacterial
properties.
Therefore,
the
aim
this
study
was
to
evaluate
therapeutic
effect
hUC-MSCs
combined
PLL-g-HPA
on
full
thickness
rat
model.
The
developed
characterized
by
Scanning
Electron
Microscopy
(SEM),
Fourier-Transform
Infrared
Spectroscopy
(FTIR),
Hydrogen-1
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
(H-NMR).
cytotoxicity
human
foreskin
fibroblasts
(HFF)
were
assessed
CCK-8
assay
live/dead
quantification
antibacterial
activity
against
Escherichia
coli
Staphylococcus
aureus
also
detected
colony
forming
unit.
A
full-thickness
model
12
SD
rats
established,
healing
time/Histology/inflammation
factor
expression
level.
findings
from
SEM,
FTIR,
HFF
analyses
demonstrated
successful
synthesis
hydrogels.
These
hydrogels
exhibited
low
at
minimal
concentrations
while
maintaining
excellent
moisture
retention
Compared
control
group,
treatment
conjunction
significantly
enhanced
healing,
modulated
inflammatory
responses,
promoted
angiogenesis
well
re-epithelialization
models.
represents
promising
approach
for
management
wounds.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Abstract
Objective
Dental
pulp
stem
cells
(DPSCs)
exhibit
strong
differentiation
and
proliferation
capabilities
but
are
often
discarded.
This
experiment
aimed
to
prepare
PLGA
(poly
lactic-co-glycolic
acid)
highly
open
porous
microspheres
(HOPMS)
form
microscale
cell
carriers
with
DPSCs,
exploring
their
efficacy
mechanism
in
promoting
alveolar
bone
defect
repair.
Methods
Rat
dental
were
cultured
identified.
HOPMS
prepared
porosity,
pore
size,
degradation
rate,
PH
change
evaluated.
Cytological
experiments
examined
the
effects
of
on
proliferation,
mineralized
nodule
formation,
mineralization
gene,
inflammatory
factor
expression.
Cells
transduced
lentivirus
for
fluorescence
marking
co-cultured
carriers.
Subcutaneous
intraosseous
implantations
performed
investigate
biocompatibility,
angiogenesis,
response.
Results
The
size
diameter
HOPM
adjustable.
promoted
formation
nodules,
gene
expression,
exhibited
no
cytotoxicity.
demonstrated
that
had
excellent
biocompatibility
significant
immune
rejection.
Intraosseous
confirmed
this
material
osteogenesis
angiogenesis.
Conclusion:
loaded
DPSCs
effectively
vascular
repair,
proving
be
an
transplantation
carrier.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(10), P. 11681 - 11699
Published: Oct. 19, 2024
Burn
injuries,
which
significantly
affect
global
public
health,
require
effective
treatment
strategies
tailored
to
varying
severity.
Fungi
are
considered
a
sustainable,
easily
propagated
source
for
lead
therapeutic
discovery.
In
this
study,
we
explored
the
burn
wound
healing
potential
of
Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(6), P. 807 - 822
Published: Dec. 28, 2024
Background/Aims:
Gestational
Diabetes
Mellitus
(GDM)
is
a
common
complication
during
pregnancy,
defined
as
diabetes
diagnosed
in
the
second
or
third
trimester,
often
asymptomatic.
This
study
investigates
therapeutic
potential
of
olive
leaf
extracts
and
stem
cells
mitigating
GDM-induced
complications,
particularly
focusing
on
renal
function,
oxidative
stress,
pancreatic
cell
regeneration.
Methods:
Measurements
were
made
gravid
female
rats
with
without
intraperitoneal
administration
Streptozotocin
(35
mg/kg
body
weight).
Biochemical
analyses
conducted
to
evaluate
function
markers
(urea,
uric
acid,
creatinine)
stress
parameters
(malondialdehyde,
glutathione,
superoxide
dismutase
levels).
Histopathological
immunohistopathological
evaluations
kidney
tissues
performed
using
hematoxylin
eosin
staining
specific
(p53,
Insulin,
PCNA)
assess
cellular
changes.
Results:
The
diabetic
group
exhibited
significantly
elevated
levels
urea,
creatinine
(p<0.01)
compared
control
group.
Treatment
reduced
these
levels.
Malondialdehyde
but
showed
marked
improvement
treatment
groups.
Additionally,
glutathione
activities
diminished
(p<0.05)
increased
following
treatment.
revealed
regeneration
improved
tissue
morphology
groups
Conclusion:
Stem
exhibit
significant
ameliorating
dysfunction,
damage
associated
GDM,
highlighting
their
role
enhancing