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Srikanth Sivaraman1, Prashanth Ravishankar1, Raj R Rao1
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA.
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This review explores using human stem cells for vascular smooth muscle regeneration. Optimizing cell sources, culture conditions, and microenvironments is key for effective tissue repair and treating cardiovascular diseases.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cardiovascular Research
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading global cause of death, highlighting the need for effective treatments.
- Stem cell therapies offer promising avenues for regenerating vascular smooth muscle tissue.
- Successful smooth muscle regeneration requires careful consideration of stem cell types, culture conditions, and microenvironmental factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current approaches for vascular smooth muscle regeneration using conditioned human stem cells.
- To explore various factors influencing myogenic differentiation for therapeutic applications.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on stem cell sources for myogenic tissue generation.
- Analysis of the role of soluble growth factors, scaffolding techniques, and biomolecular cues.
- Examination of mechanical stimulation and key transcription factors in myogenic differentiation.
Main Results:
- Various stem cell sources can be conditioned for myogenic differentiation.
- Growth factors, scaffolds, and mechanical stimuli significantly influence smooth muscle formation.
- Key transcription factors are crucial for directing stem cell differentiation towards a myogenic lineage.
Conclusions:
- Stem cell-based strategies show potential for vascular smooth muscle regeneration.
- Optimizing cell sources and differentiation protocols can lead to effective cell-based therapies for CVDs.
- Further research into these factors will advance regenerative medicine for cardiovascular applications.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for 31% of global deaths and are considered the main cause of death and disability worldwide. Stem cells from various sources have become attractive options for a range of cell-based therapies for smooth muscle tissue regeneration. However, for efficient myogenic differentiation, the stem cell characteristics, cell culture conditions, and their respective microenvironments need to be carefully assessed. This review covers the various approaches involved in the regeneration of vascular smooth muscles by conditioning human stem cells. This article delves into the different sources of stem cells used in the generation of myogenic tissues, the role of soluble growth factors, use of scaffolding techniques, biomolecular cues, relevance of mechanical stimulation, and key transcription factors involved, aimed at inducing myogenic differentiation. Impact statement The review article's main goal is to discuss the recent advances in the field of smooth muscle tissue regeneration. We look at various cell sources, growth factors, scaffolds, mechanical stimuli, and factors involved in smooth muscle formation. These stem cell-based approaches for vascular muscle formation will provide various options for cell-based therapies with long-term beneficial effects on patients.
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