Ningning Mi, Xibin Liu, Yuhua Gao, Chunyu Bai, Xiangchen Li
{"title":"Probing the Mesenchymal Stem Cell Aging through In silico Assessment of Extracellular Vesicle-mediated miRNAs.","authors":"Ningning Mi, Xibin Liu, Yuhua Gao, Chunyu Bai, Xiangchen Li","doi":"10.2174/011574888X342545241202050636","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/011574888X342545241202050636","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>During mesenchymal stem cell (MSCs) aging, a decrease in its proliferation and regenerative capacity occurs, which is implicated in human aging. The MSCs aging process is regulated by genetics, metabolism, the external environment, and various complex pathways.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The aging of MSCs during in vitro culture poses a major challenge for developing cell therapy aimed at combating human diseases and aging. To identify the contributing factors underlying MSCs aging, we obtained datasets of mRNA expression changes before and after aging from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and datasets of extracellular vesicles (EVs) microRNAs (miRNAs) expression changes (GSE153752, GSE195634, and GSE226464). We conducted an indepth analysis to screen the correlation between EVs-miRNAs and MSCs aging.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Our analysis identified significant differences in the expression of hsa-miR-146a-5p, hsamiR- 432-5p, hsa-miR-7706, hsa-miR-409-3p, and hsa-miR-17-5p in EVs before and after MSCs aging. These differences arise from the post-MSCs aging activation of signaling pathways, such as FOXO and P53, which promote the expression of hsa-miR-146a-5p, hsa-miR-432-5p, hsa-miR-7706, hsa-miR-409-3p, and hsa-miR-17-5p.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Subsequently, these miRNAs are transported to EVs upon binding to the RNA-binding proteins A2BP1, SFRS2, MBNL1, EIF4B, and ACO1. This study used the correlation between MSCs aging and specific EVs-miRNAs to predict MSCs aging during the culture process.</p>","PeriodicalId":93971,"journal":{"name":"Current stem cell research & therapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142820438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kenneth Candido, Chadwick Prodromos, Kristian Nenchev
{"title":"CT-Guided Foramen Ovale Injection of Mesenchymal Stem Cells: First Human Case Report of Trigeminal Neuralgia Relief.","authors":"Kenneth Candido, Chadwick Prodromos, Kristian Nenchev","doi":"10.2174/011574888X335230241111061649","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/011574888X335230241111061649","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction/objective: </strong>Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is an extremely painful condition without an established treatment other than symptom-suppressive medications or temporary relief from corticosteroid injections. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) have demonstrated the ability to enhance healing and reduce inflammation and pain without side effects. Our objective was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of CT-guided foramen ovale MSC injection in the treatment of TN.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 48-year-old woman presented with a 22-year history of severe TN. Previous treatments, including microvascular decompression, acupuncture, chiropractic adjustment, and hypnotism had failed. Medications decreased pain, but produced severe bothersome mental clouding. After proper informed consent, the patient elected trigeminal nerve injection in the foramen ovale with AlloRx (vitrobiopharma.com Golden Colorado) umbilical cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs). An experienced pain specialist with previous experience using CT guidance with sedation to inject the trigeminal nerve in the foramen ovale with corticosteroids performed the injection using 20 million MSCs. The patient reported no adverse events or complications related to the treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At 1 month post-treatment, the patient reported dramatically reduced pain/tingling, and no longer needed medication, which resulted in the resolution of her mental clouding. At 12 months post-treatment, some symptoms recurred, but the patient maintained substantial cognitive improvements and required a reduced dose of medication.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We have demonstrated, for the first time, CT-guided MSC injection into the foramen ovale to result in significant improvement in trigeminal neuralgia without side effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":93971,"journal":{"name":"Current stem cell research & therapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142820432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiangdong Yang, Fujun Yang, Pengying Yuan, Juan Xie, Lijun Fang, Weilong Sun, Xia Tao, Dixuan Li, Chenyang Fan, Ning Ji
{"title":"Mechanism of Zhengsui Wan in the Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation.","authors":"Xiangdong Yang, Fujun Yang, Pengying Yuan, Juan Xie, Lijun Fang, Weilong Sun, Xia Tao, Dixuan Li, Chenyang Fan, Ning Ji","doi":"10.2174/011574888X327937241129062944","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/011574888X327937241129062944","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Zhengsui Wan (ZSW) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine formula for treating Acute Lymphatic Leukemia (ALL) in our institution, and it has shown potential efficacy. However, its mechanism of action (MoA) remains unclear. In this study, we systematically explored the ZSW in ALL (in vitro and in vivo) using network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Mass spectrometry was conducted to analyze possible active components in ZSW. BALB/c mice were treated by ZSW aqueous decoction, and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were extracted for proteomic analysis to evaluate differentially expressed proteins. Moreover, proteins associated with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in SwissTargetPrediction and GeneCards databases were screened, and they intersected with differentially expressed proteins to obtain potential targets for ZSW. Protein interactions were constructed for the selected targets. Then, we performed GO and KEGG enrichment analysis on its basis and screened the core target through K-core. We validated it by molecular docking with the top three actives in the molecular network in degree value. Finally, we detected the regulation of ICAM1 in MSCs by ZSW by qRT-PCR.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We detected 182 active ingredients in ZSW and identified 725 differential proteins in ZSWtreated mice, of which 25 were potential targets. Furthermore, MMP2, ICAM1, PSEN1, SLC9A1, and MMP14 were identified as core targets using the PPI network and K-core screening. Moreover, ZSW significantly downregulated ICAM1 expression in MSCs. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses showed that the results of ZSW were coordinated through immunomodulatory, inflammation-related, and drug resistance-related genes, including the PI3K-Akt, cAMP, and Wnt signaling pathways. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations indicated moderate binding capacity between the active compounds and the screened target.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this study, we successfully identified possible active ingredients and predicted potential targets and pathways for ZSW for the treatment of ALL. We provide a new strategy for further research on the molecular basis of ZSW biological effects in ALL. In addition, the potential active ingredients could provide new leads for drug discovery in ALL investigations.</p>","PeriodicalId":93971,"journal":{"name":"Current stem cell research & therapy","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142820434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exosomes from MicroRNA-125b-Modified Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Promote Wound Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers.","authors":"Enqi Guo, Liang Wang, Jianlong Wu, Qiang Chen","doi":"10.2174/011574888X287173240415050555","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/011574888X287173240415050555","url":null,"abstract":"INTRODUCTION\u0000Exosomes derived from Adipose-Derived Stem Cells (ADSCs-Exo) have been implicated in the enhancement of wound repair in Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU).\u0000\u0000\u0000OBJECTIVE\u0000The current research was designed to explore the therapeutic potential and underlying mechanisms of ADSCs-Exo modified with microRNA-125b (miR-125b) in the context of DFU.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000Rat models with DFU and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) subjected to high glucose (HG) conditions served as experimental systems and were administered miR-125b-engineered ADSCs-Exo. Then, the expressions of CD34, Ki-67, angiogenesis-related factors (VEGF and TGFβ-1), angiogenesis inhibitor DLL-4, and inflammation-related proteins (TLR-4 and IL-6) were detected.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000MiR-125b was upregulated in ADSCs-Exo. MiR-125b-mimics transfection in ADSCs- Exo reduced inflammatory infiltration and promoted granulation formation and wound healing in wound tissues. MiR-125b-mimics-modified ADSCs-Exo injection increased the expression of CD34, Ki-67, VEGF, and TGFβ-1, whereas decreased the expression of DLL-4, TLR-4, and IL-6 in wound tissues of DFU rats. In addition, miR-125b-mimics-ADSCs-Exo injection reversed the negative effects of HG on the proliferation, migration, and angiogenesis of HUVECs, as well as the positive effects of cell apoptosis. Moreover, miR-125b-inhibitor-ADSCs-Exo injection had the opposite effects to miR-125b-mimics-ADSCs-Exo.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSION\u0000ADSCs-Exo promoted wound healing of DFU rats, especially when overexpressing miR-125b.","PeriodicalId":93971,"journal":{"name":"Current stem cell research & therapy","volume":"33 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140660714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Alleviate Chronic Salpingitis by Modulating Macrophage-Associated Inflammatory Factors.","authors":"Wenjuan Liao, Xiaomao Li, Xinrang Tang","doi":"10.2174/011574888X261128231108043931","DOIUrl":"10.2174/011574888X261128231108043931","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been widely studied because of their established anti-inflammatory properties. During chronic salpingitis (CS), infiltrated macrophages have vital roles in inflammation and tissue remodeling.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We employed the type of MSCs, human umbilical cord (huc) MSCs in an experimental CS model and therapeutic efficacy was assessed. hucMSCs exerted this therapeutic effect by regulating macrophage function. To verify the regulatory effects of hucMSCs on the macrophage, macrophage line RAW264.7 markers were analyzed under LPS stimulation with or without co-culturing with hucMSCs for 12h and 24h. In addition, flow cytometry analysis was applied to reveal the interaction of co-culture. For animal studies, CS was induced by the MoPn strain Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), hucMSCs were intravaginally injected in the CS, and we analyzed the infiltrated macrophage by immunofluorescence.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found the markers IL-10 was markedly increased and IL-1β, caspase-1 was notably downregulated after co-culturing with hucMSCs by RT-PCR. hucMSCs promote macrophage line RAW264.7 apoptosis. We also found that hucMSCs treatment can alleviate CS by decreasing the mRNA expression of IL-1β, caspase-1 and MCP-1 in the tubal tissue by RT-PCR and decreasing the protein expression of IL-1β, caspase-1 and TGF-β by western blotting.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These results suggest that macrophage function may be related to the immune-modulating characteristics of hucMSCs that contribute to CS.</p>","PeriodicalId":93971,"journal":{"name":"Current stem cell research & therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1442-1448"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139089716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of Pancreatic β-cell Differentiation Efficiency of Human iPSC Lines for Clinical Use","authors":"Ayumi Horikawa, Kyoko Tsuda, Takayoshi Yamamoto, Tatsuo Michiue","doi":"10.2174/011574888X267226231126185532","DOIUrl":"10.2174/011574888X267226231126185532","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Transplantation of pancreatic β-cells generated from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) has great potential as a root treatment for type 1 diabetes. However, their current level of efficiency to differentiate into β-cells is still not at par for clinical use. Previous research has shown that differentiation efficiency varies among human embryonic stem cells and mouse-induced pluripotent stem cell lines. Therefore, selecting a suitable cell line for efficient induction into desired tissues and organs is crucial.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this study, we have evaluated the efficiency of 15 hiPSC lines available for clinical use to differentiate into pancreatic β-cells.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our investigation has revealed induction efficiency to differ among the hiPSC lines, even when derived from the same donor. Among the hiPSC lines tested, the 16A01 cell line exhibited the highest <i>Insulin</i> expression and low <i>Glucagon</i> expression, suggesting that this cell line is suitable for differentiation into β-cells.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study has demonstrated the importance of selecting a suitable hiPSC line for effective differentiation into β-cells.</p>","PeriodicalId":93971,"journal":{"name":"Current stem cell research & therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1449-1460"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139682186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transient Fever: The Sole Treatment-Related Adverse Event Associated with Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Solid Clues from the Real World.","authors":"Yang Wang, Qiuying Mou, Hanxiao Yi, Zilu Meng","doi":"10.2174/011574888X179799231023060734","DOIUrl":"10.2174/011574888X179799231023060734","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The number of trials investigating mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) soars within 3 years which urges a study analysing emerging MSC treatment-related adverse events.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To assess the safety of MSC therapy and provide solid evidence for clinical translation of MSC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) published up to April 20th, 2023 was performed. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidential intervals (CIs) were used to display pooled results.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>152 randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that incorporated 9228 individuals treated with MSCs from autologous or allogenic adipose tissue, bone marrow, Wharton's Jelly, and placenta tissue were included in the analysis. We discovered appropriate 21 MSC treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs), of which fever [OR, 1.61, 95% CI: 1.22-2.11, p<0.01] was the sole event that was closely associated with MSC therapy. MSCs also trended to lower the incidence rate of tachycardia [OR, 0.83, 95% CI: 0.64-1.09, p=0.14] and fatigue [OR, 0.18, 95% CI: 0.61-1.07, p=0.18]. A separate analysis of studies with long-term follow-up (more than 1 year) demonstrated the close relationship between MSCs and fever [OR, 1.75, 95% CI: 1.26-2.24, p<0.01]. The rest TRAEs did not associate themselves with MSC therapy. Dose-response was also conducted for fever, linearity was discovered between MSCs from allogeneic tissue and Wharton's Jelly and fever.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>To date, our results suggest that fever is the only AE closely associated with MSCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":93971,"journal":{"name":"Current stem cell research & therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1263-1285"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71430370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Generating Retinas through Guided Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation and Direct Somatic Cell Reprogramming.","authors":"Ke Zhang, Wenwen Cai, Leyi Hu, Shuyi Chen","doi":"10.2174/011574888X255496230923164547","DOIUrl":"10.2174/011574888X255496230923164547","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Retinal degeneration diseases affect millions of people worldwide but are among the most difficult eye diseases to cure. Studying the mechanisms and developing new therapies for these blinding diseases requires researchers to have access to many retinal cells. In recent years there has been substantial advances in the field of biotechnology in generating retinal cells and even tissues <i>in vitro</i>, either through programmed sequential stem cell differentiation or direct somatic cell lineage reprogramming. The resemblance of these <i>in vitro</i>-generated retinal cells to native cells has been increasingly utilized by researchers. With the help of these <i>in vitro</i> retinal models, we now have a better understanding of human retinas and retinal diseases. Furthermore, these <i>in vitro</i>-generated retinal cells can be used as donor cells which solves a major hurdle in the development of cell replacement therapy for retinal degeneration diseases, while providing a promising option for patients suffering from these diseases. In this review, we summarize the development of pluripotent stem cell-to-retinal cell differentiation methods, the recent advances in generating retinal cells through direct somatic cell reprogramming, and the translational applications of retinal cells generated <i>in vitro</i>. Finally, we discuss the limitations of the current protocols and possible future directions for improvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":93971,"journal":{"name":"Current stem cell research & therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1251-1262"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41166101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reyhaneh Mahbubi Arani, Niloufar Yousefi, Amir Ali Hamidieh, Fatemeh Gholizadeh, Mahsa Mollapour Sisakht
{"title":"Tumor Organoid as a Drug Screening Platform for Cancer Research.","authors":"Reyhaneh Mahbubi Arani, Niloufar Yousefi, Amir Ali Hamidieh, Fatemeh Gholizadeh, Mahsa Mollapour Sisakht","doi":"10.2174/011574888X268366230922080423","DOIUrl":"10.2174/011574888X268366230922080423","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A number of studies have been conducted on the application of 3D models for drug discovery, drug sensitivity assessment, and drug toxicity. Most of these studies focused on disease modelling and attempted to control cellular differentiation, heterogeneity, and key physiological features to mimic organ reconstitution so that researchers could achieve an accurate response in drug evaluation. Recently, organoids have been used by various scientists due to their highly organotypic structure, which facilitates the translation from basic research to the clinic, especially in cancer research. With this tool, researchers can perform high-throughput analyses of compounds and determine the exact effect on patients based on their genetic variations, as well as develop personalized and combination therapies. Although there is a lack of standardization in organoid culture, patientderived organoids (PDOs) have become widely established and used for drug testing. In this review, we have discussed recent advances in the application of organoids and tumoroids not only in cancer research for drug screening but also in clinical trials to demonstrate the potential of organoids in translational medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":93971,"journal":{"name":"Current stem cell research & therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1210-1250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49686448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing the Regenerative Potential of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Through TLR4-Mediated Signaling.","authors":"Demet Kaçaroğlu, Seher Yaylacı","doi":"10.2174/011574888X283664231219080535","DOIUrl":"10.2174/011574888X283664231219080535","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) is a receptor that traditionally plays an important role in immunomodulation (regulation of the immune system) and the initiation of proinflammatory responses. TLR4 is used in the body to recognize molecular patterns of pathogens or damaged cells from outside. However, in recent years, it has also become clear that TLR4 can affect the immune system and the function of stem cells, especially mesenchymal stem cells. Therefore, understanding how TLR4 signaling works at the cellular and molecular level and using this knowledge in regenerative medicine could be potentially useful, especially in the treatment of adipose- derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSCs). How these cells can use TLR4 signaling when used to increase their regenerative potential and repair tissues is an area of research.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aims to elucidate the multifaceted role of TLR4-mediated signaling in ADMSCs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Employing a comprehensive set of assays, including MTT for cell viability, flow cytometry for surface marker expression, and gene expression analysis, we demonstrate that TLR4 activation significantly modulates key aspects of ADMSC biology. Specifically, TLR4 signaling was found to regulate ADMSCs proliferation, surface marker expression, and regenerative capacity in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Furthermore, TLR4 activation conferred cytoprotective effects against Doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cellular apoptosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>These findings suggest that TLR4 signaling could be used to enhance the regenerative abilities of ADMSCs and enable ADMSC-based therapies to be used more effectively for tissue engineering and therapeutic purposes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>However, it is important to note that research in this area needs more details and clinical studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":93971,"journal":{"name":"Current stem cell research & therapy","volume":" ","pages":"1514-1524"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139418834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}