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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Regenerative Medicine
Orthopedics

Background:

Low back pain (LBP) is a widespread disabling condition.
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is the primary cause of LBP, involving proteoglycan loss and impaired disc function.
Current treatments for LBP and IDD offer only symptomatic relief and carry risks.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current literature on stem cell-based therapies for IDD.
To evaluate the outcomes of diverse approaches using mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) for IDD treatment.

Main Methods:

In vitro and in vivo experimental studies investigating MSCs for IDD.
Exploration of combined strategies: different cell types, preconditioning, scaffolds, and delivery systems.

Main Results:

MSC-based therapies have shown promise in preclinical settings.
Combinations of MSCs with advanced techniques demonstrate potential for disc matrix reconstitution.
Evidence suggests increased cell viability and tissue regeneration in experimental models.

Conclusions:

Stem cell-based therapy represents a promising avenue for treating IDD.
Further research into optimized MSC delivery and combination strategies is warranted.
These approaches hold potential for restoring disc function and alleviating LBP.