Clinical application of mesenchymal stem cell in regenerative medicine: a narrative review

Stem Cell Res Ther. 2022 Jul 28;13(1):366. doi: 10.1186/s13287-022-03054-0.

Abstract

The multipotency property of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) has attained worldwide consideration because of their immense potential for immunomodulation and their therapeutic function in tissue regeneration. MSCs can migrate to tissue injury areas to contribute to immune modulation, secrete anti-inflammatory cytokines and hide themselves from the immune system. Certainly, various investigations have revealed anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, reconstruction, and wound healing potentials of MSCs in many in vitro and in vivo models. Moreover, current progresses in the field of MSCs biology have facilitated the progress of particular guidelines and quality control approaches, which eventually lead to clinical application of MSCs. In this literature, we provided a brief overview of immunoregulatory characteristics and immunosuppressive activities of MSCs. In addition, we discussed the enhancement, utilization, and therapeutic responses of MSCs in neural, liver, kidney, bone, heart diseases, and wound healing.

Keywords: Cell therapy; Mesenchymal stromal cell; Regenerative medicine; Stem cell therapy; Tissue regeneration.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Immunomodulation
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells*
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Wound Healing