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1Hunan Key Laboratory of Oral Health Research and Human 3D Printing Engineering Research Central of Oral Care and Hunan Clinical Research Center of Oral Major Diseases and Oral Health and Xiangya Stomatological Hospital and Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha City, Hunan Province, P.R. China.
The human microbiota influences mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) functions, impacting their use in regenerative medicine. Understanding this interaction is key to improving stem cell therapies.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Microbiology
- Stem Cell Biology
Background:
- Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) show therapeutic potential but clinical efficacy is limited by modulating factors.
- The human microbiota is increasingly recognized as a significant modulator of MSC functions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the role of microbiota in altering MSC functions, including self-renewal, differentiation, and immunomodulation.
- To review current research on microbiota's effects in stem cell therapy and discuss underlying mechanisms.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of clinical trials and model research.
- Analysis of omics approaches and verification experiments elucidating microbiota-MSCs interplay.
Main Results:
- Microbiota significantly modulates MSC self-renewal, differentiation potential, and immunomodulatory capacity.
- Synergistic and antagonistic effects of microbiota on stem cell therapy outcomes are observed.
Conclusions:
- The interplay between microbiota and MSCs is crucial for regenerative medicine.
- Further research, particularly in the oral field, is needed to optimize MSC-based therapies by considering microbial interactions.
