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Generation, High-Throughput Screening, and Biobanking of Human-Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cardiac Spheroids
Published on: March 10, 2023
Current advances in human-induced pluripotent stem cell-based models and therapeutic approaches for congenital heart
Meiling Cao1, Yanshan Liu2, Ying Sun2
1Department of Neonatology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, China.
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Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) offer new avenues for treating congenital heart disease (CHD). This review explores iPSC-based therapies, including exosome potential, and discusses clinical challenges for future CHD treatment.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Cardiovascular Research
- Stem Cell Biology
Background:
- Congenital heart disease (CHD) significantly impacts neonatal survival and adult health.
- Current therapeutic strategies for CHD have limitations.
- Emerging technologies present novel treatment possibilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advancements in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-based models for CHD.
- To elucidate potential therapeutic mechanisms, including exosome paracrine effects.
- To delineate clinical constraints of iPSC-based therapies for CHD.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on iPSC-based CHD research.
- Analysis of technological integration (CRISPR, high-throughput screening, organoids).
- Evaluation of exosome-mediated therapeutic potential.
Main Results:
- iPSCs and derived cells show promise for CHD treatment.
- CRISPR, high-throughput screening, and organoid technologies enhance CHD research.
- Exosome paracrine effects represent a potential therapeutic avenue.
Conclusions:
- iPSC-based approaches offer significant potential for CHD treatment.
- Technological advancements are crucial for developing effective iPSC therapies.
- Addressing clinical constraints is vital for successful iPSC-based CHD interventions.
Abstract:
Congenital heart disease (CHD) represents a significant risk factor with profound implications for neonatal survival rates and the overall well-being of adult patients. The emergence of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and their derived cells, combined with CRISPR technology, high-throughput experimental techniques, and organoid technology, which are better suited to contemporary research demands, offer new possibilities for treating CHD. Prior investigations have indicated that the paracrine effect of exosomes may hold potential solutions for therapeutic intervention. This review provides a summary of the advancements in iPSC-based models and clinical trials associated with CHD while elucidating potential therapeutic mechanisms and delineating clinical constraints pertinent to iPSC-based therapy, thereby offering valuable insights for further deliberation.
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