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Creation and Transplantation of an Adipose-derived Stem Cell ASC Sheet in a Diabetic Wound-healing Model
Published on: August 4, 2017
Adipose-derived stem cells for wound healing
Alireza Hassanshahi1, Mohammadhossein Hassanshahi2, Samira Khabbazi2
1Department of Genetics, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran.
Abstract:
Wound healing is a complex but a fine-tuned biological process in which human skin has the ability to regenerate itself following damage. However, in particular conditions such as deep burn or diabetes the process of wound healing is compromised. Despite investigations on the potency of a wide variety of stem cells for wound healing, adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) seem to possess the least limitations for clinical applications, and literature showed that ASCs can improve the process of wound healing very likely by promoting angiogenesis and/or vascularisation, modulating immune response, and inducing epithelialization in the wound. In the present review, advantages and disadvantages of various stem cells which can be used for promoting wound healing are discussed. In addition, potential mechanisms of action by which ASCs may accelerate wound healing are summarised. Finally, clinical studies applying ASCs for wound healing and the associated limitations are reviewed.
Insights
Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) show promise for improving wound healing by promoting blood vessel growth and tissue repair. This review examines ASCs
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Tissue Engineering
- Dermatology
Background:
- Wound healing is a natural regenerative process in human skin.
- This process is often impaired in conditions like diabetes and severe burns.
- Various stem cell types are explored for therapeutic wound healing applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the advantages and disadvantages of different stem cells for wound healing.
- To summarize the mechanisms by which adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) may enhance wound repair.
- To analyze clinical studies using ASCs for wound healing and identify limitations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of stem cell therapies for wound healing.
- Analysis of studies focusing on adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs).
- Examination of proposed mechanisms of action for ASCs in wound repair.
Main Results:
- ASCs present fewer limitations for clinical use compared to other stem cells.
- ASCs are hypothesized to improve wound healing via angiogenesis, immune modulation, and epithelialization.
- Clinical applications of ASCs show potential but also highlight existing limitations.
Conclusions:
- ASCs offer a promising therapeutic option for compromised wound healing.
- Further research and clinical trials are needed to optimize ASC-based treatments.
- Understanding ASC mechanisms is crucial for advancing regenerative therapies for skin repair.
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