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Identification and Isolation of Oligopotent and Lineage-committed Myeloid Progenitors from Mouse Bone Marrow
Published on: July 29, 2018
Mobilization of bone marrow-derived progenitors
J-P Lévesque1, I G Winkler, S R Larsen
1Biotherapy Program, Mater Medical Research Institute, University of Queensland, Aubigny Place, Raymond Terrace, 4101 South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. jplevesque@mmri.mater.org.au
Bone marrow stem cells, including hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), can regenerate tissues. This review explores molecular mechanisms and strategies for mobilizing these cells from bone marrow into peripheral blood for therapeutic applications.
Area of Science:
- Stem Cell Biology
- Regenerative Medicine
- Hematology
Background:
- Bone marrow (BM) harbors diverse stem and progenitor cells with regenerative potential.
- Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) were the first identified BM stem cells, capable of reconstituting the hematopoietic and immune systems.
- Nonhematopoietic stem cells, such as endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), also reside in BM and exhibit multipotent differentiation capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the molecular mechanisms driving the mobilization of bone marrow-derived stem and progenitor cells.
- To discuss experimental and clinical strategies for mobilizing these cells.
- To highlight the mobilization of HSCs as a model for other stem cell types.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on stem cell mobilization.
- Analysis of molecular mechanisms underlying stem cell egress from bone marrow.
- Examination of clinical and experimental mobilization strategies.
Main Results:
- Mobilization is a phenomenon where stem and progenitor cells are released from BM into peripheral blood.
- Understanding molecular mechanisms has enabled the development of various mobilization strategies.
- HSC mobilization is well-established in clinical settings for hematopoietic reconstitution.
Conclusions:
- Mobilization strategies are crucial for harnessing the regenerative potential of BM-derived stem and progenitor cells.
- The principles of HSC mobilization can be applied to other stem cell types for tissue repair.
- Further research into mobilization mechanisms can advance regenerative medicine therapies.
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