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Stem Cell Therapy for Thyroid Diseases: Progress and Challenges.

Sunyi Ye¹, Zhu Lixian Zhu¹

¹Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.

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|April 4, 2022

Summary

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Stem cell therapy shows promise for treating thyroid disorders like thyroiditis and cancer. Research highlights the regenerative and anti-inflammatory potential of various stem cell types for thyroid health.

Keywords:

Autoimmune thyroid disorder Stem cells Thyroid diseases Thyroid dysfunction

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology and Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Thyroid hormones are crucial for development and homeostasis.
Thyroid diseases, such as thyroiditis and cancer, disrupt normal hormone secretion and function.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the therapeutic applications of stem cells in treating various thyroid diseases.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was performed on Medline and PubMed.
The search focused on studies published between January 2000 and July 2021.
Recent reports on stem cell therapy for thyroid diseases were identified.

Main Results:

Stem cells, including embryonic stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, organ resident stem cells, and cancer stem cells, possess regenerative capabilities.
Mesenchymal stem cells exhibit significant anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties.
These stem cell types play roles in forming organ-specific cells and cancers.

Conclusions:

Stem cells offer therapeutic potential for thyroid disorders, including regeneration, function modulation, and suppression of thyroiditis.
Specific stem cell types like mesenchymal stem cells show promise for anti-cancer effects in thyroid conditions.
Stem cell therapy represents a promising avenue for managing thyroid diseases.