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Mesenchymal stromal cells: new directions.

Armand Keating¹

¹Cell Therapy Program, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, ON M5G 2M9, Canada.

|June 19, 2012

Summary

Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) research is advancing rapidly, revealing new insights into tissue regeneration and immune system roles. A re-evaluation of MSC definition and clinical strategies is now essential.

Area of Science:

Regenerative Medicine
Immunology
Cell Biology

Background:

Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) have garnered significant research interest.
Understanding of MSC-mediated tissue regeneration mechanisms has evolved considerably.
Recent studies explore the in situ counterparts of cultured MSCs.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in MSC research.
To re-evaluate the definition of MSCs.
To reassess the approach to clinical investigations involving MSCs.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent MSC research.
Analysis of current MSC physiology and immune system interactions.
Evaluation of clinical trial data and strategies.

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Published on: March 18, 2017

Main Results:

Significant evolution in understanding MSC-mediated tissue regeneration.
New insights into MSC physiology and immune system roles from in situ studies.
Marked increase in clinical applications of MSCs.

Conclusions:

A reappraisal of the MSC definition is timely.
Current research directions require review.
A reassessment of clinical investigation approaches is prudent.