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Mesenchymal Stem Cell Research in Veterinary Medicine
Mudasir Bashir Gugjoo1, Amarpal2, Vikash Chandra3
1Division of Veterinary Clinical Complex, FVSc & AH, SKUAST, Kashmir 190006, India.
Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy
|May 18, 2018
Summary
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) show promise for veterinary regenerative medicine due to their unique properties. Further research is needed to translate these promising preclinical findings into clinical applications for animal health.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Regenerative Medicine
- Cellular Therapy
Background:
- Stem cells possess unique characteristics like self-renewal and multi-lineage differentiation, offering potential for treating incurable diseases in humans and animals.
- Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are extensively studied in regenerative medicine due to accessible sources, ease of harvesting, differentiation potential, and fewer ethical concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and summarize existing research on the basic biology of stem cells.
- To analyze preclinical trials and potential therapeutic applications of stem cells in veterinary medicine.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature on mesenchymal stem cells in veterinary medicine.
- Analysis of studies on isolation, culture, characterization, and therapeutic potential of MSCs.
Main Results:
- Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been successfully isolated, cultured, and characterized from various tissues in domestic and pet animals.
- Numerous preclinical and clinical studies, along with lab animal models, have investigated MSCs, yielding promising but preliminary results.
Conclusions:
- Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) offer insights into sources, isolation, characterization, and therapeutic potential for farm and pet animals.
- While promising, extensive research is still required before widespread clinical application of MSCs in veterinary medicine is feasible.
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