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  • Orthopedics
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Chronic low back pain is a significant public health issue, often caused by intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration.
  • IVD degeneration involves cellular apoptosis, senescence, and reduced extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis, with no current therapies reversing the process.
  • Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells capable of differentiating into chondrocytes and hold potential for IVD repair.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in basic research and clinical trials of MSCs for IVD repair.
  • To outline the key roles of MSC therapies in addressing disc degeneration.
  • To discuss current challenges and future therapeutic concepts for MSC-based disc regeneration.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of basic research findings.
  • Analysis of ongoing and completed clinical trials involving MSCs for disc degeneration.
  • Synthesis of information on MSC biology, differentiation potential, and therapeutic applications.

Main Results:

  • MSCs demonstrate potential to repopulate degenerative discs with viable cells.
  • MSC delivery may restore ECM production and repair damaged IVD tissue.
  • Current research highlights MSCs as a viable strategy for disc regeneration.

Conclusions:

  • Mesenchymal stem cell therapy presents a promising avenue for reversing intervertebral disc degeneration and alleviating chronic low back pain.
  • Further research and clinical trials are necessary to overcome challenges and optimize MSC-based therapeutic strategies.
  • The review provides an overview of the current landscape and future directions for MSCs in disc repair.