Cellular therapy for locomotor function: Translating potential into practice

This editorial introduces a special issue on cell-based therapies for disorders affecting locomotor function. The articles span a range of approaches, including methods to enhance immunological compatibility in induced pluripotent stem cell transplantation, as well as clinical and preclinical investigations using mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of osteoarthritis. These studies address different therapeutic strategies and stages of development, reflecting ongoing efforts to translate basic research into safe and practical treatments for locomotor conditions.