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Fine Tuning Mesenchymal Stromal Cells - Code For Mitigating Kidney Diseases.

Diksha Makkar¹, Diksha Gakhar¹, Vinod Mishra¹

¹Department of Translational and Regenerative Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 160012, India.

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|February 9, 2024

Summary

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) show promise for treating kidney disease (KD) by leveraging their regenerative properties. Preconditioning strategies are being explored to enhance MSC efficacy for improved KD therapy outcomes.

Keywords:

Anti fibrotic Immune modulation Kidney Disease Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Preconditioning

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Area of Science:

Regenerative Medicine
Nephrology
Stem Cell Biology

Background:

Kidney disease (KD) presents a significant global health challenge with limited therapeutic options beyond dialysis and transplantation.
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) possess inherent properties beneficial for KD treatment, including anti-apoptotic, immunomodulatory, antioxidative, and pro-angiogenic effects.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and highlight strategies for priming mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).
To discuss the protective effects of preconditioned MSCs in the context of kidney diseases.

Main Methods:

This review synthesizes current research on MSC preconditioning techniques.
It examines studies investigating the therapeutic potential of primed MSCs for kidney disease.

Main Results:

Current preconditioning regimens aim to overcome limitations of MSC therapy, such as low engraftment, survival, and paracrine function.
Priming enhances the therapeutic capabilities of MSCs, potentially improving clinical efficacy in KD.

Conclusions:

Preconditioning is a crucial strategy to optimize MSCs for kidney disease therapy.
Enhanced MSCs hold significant promise for advancing KD treatment paradigms.