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Mesenchymal stromal cells: past, present, and future.

Nakia D Spencer¹, Jeffrey M Gimble, Mandi J Lopez

¹Laboratory for Equine and Comparative Orthopedic Research, Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.

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Adult mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are versatile stem cells with self-renewing and differentiation capabilities. Their immune privilege makes them promising for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, with recent studies supporting clinical applications.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Stem Cell Biology
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Adult mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are plastic-adherent, self-renewing cells with multipotent differentiation capacity.
Discovered over a century ago, significant progress has been made in identifying, isolating, characterizing, and differentiating MSCs.
MSCs possess immune privilege, making them highly suitable for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) technology.
To review the historical development, current state, and future prospects of MSC applications.
To highlight the potential of MSCs in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.

Main Methods:

This review synthesizes existing literature on adult mesenchymal stromal cells.
It examines studies on MSC identification, isolation, characterization, and differentiation.
The review also considers research on factors influencing MSC differentiation and their clinical applications.

Main Results:

Substantial advancements have been achieved in understanding MSC biology and differentiation.
Recent investigations demonstrate positive outcomes supporting the clinical use of MSCs.
The immune-privileged nature of MSCs is a key factor for their therapeutic potential.

Conclusions:

Adult mesenchymal stromal cells represent a significant advancement in regenerative medicine.
Their plasticity, self-renewal, and immune privilege position them for diverse clinical applications.
Continued research and technological development promise to expand the future utility of MSCs.