Chapter title |
Mesenchymal Stem Cells: A Promising Treatment for Thymic Involution.
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Chapter number | 780 |
Book title |
Cell Biology and Translational Medicine, Volume 21
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Published in |
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, July 2023
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DOI | 10.1007/5584_2023_780 |
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Book ISBNs |
978-3-03-156831-2, 978-3-03-156832-9
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Authors |
Yang, Zailing, Peng, Yunxiao, Yuan, Jun, Xia, Haixiong, Luo, Li, Wu, Xijun, Zailing Yang, Yunxiao Peng, Jun Yuan, Haixiong Xia, Li Luo, Xijun Wu |
Abstract |
The thymus is the main immune organ in the body. However, the thymus gradually degenerates in early life, leading to a reduction in T-cell production and a decrease in immune function. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a promising alternative for the treatment of thymus senescence due to their homing ability to the site of inflammation and their paracrine, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. However, the heterogeneity, difficulty of survival in vivo, short residence time, and low homing efficiency of the injected MSCs affect the clinical therapeutic effect. This article reviews strategies to improve the efficacy of mesenchymal stem cell therapy, including the selection of appropriate cell doses, transplantation frequency, and interval cycles. The survival rate of MSCs can be improved to some extent by improving the infusion mode of MSCs, such as simulating the in vivo environment, applying the biological technology of hydrogels and microgels, and iron oxide labeling technology, which can improve the curative effect and homing of MSCs, promote the regeneration of thymic epithelial cells, and restore the function of the thymus. |
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Netherlands | 1 | 20% |
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Members of the public | 4 | 80% |
Scientists | 1 | 20% |