1. Cells and secretome--towards endogenous cell re-activation for cartilage repair.
- Author
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Stoddart MJ, Bara J, and Alini M
- Subjects
- Chondrogenesis genetics, Humans, Biological Factors physiology, Cartilage physiology, Chondrogenesis physiology, Guided Tissue Regeneration methods, Mesenchymal Stem Cells metabolism, Regenerative Medicine methods
- Abstract
Regenerative medicine approaches to cartilage tissue repair have mainly been concerned with the implantation of a scaffold material containing monolayer expanded cells into the defect, with the aim to differentiate the cells into chondrocytes. While this may be a valid approach, the secretome of the implanted cells and its effects on the endogenous resident cells, is gaining in interest. This review aims to summarize the knowledge on the secretome of mesenchymal stem cells, including knowledge from other tissues, in order to indicate how these mechanisms may be of value in repairing articular cartilage defects. Potential therapies and their effects on the repair of articular cartilage defects will be discussed, with a focus on the transition from classical cell therapy to the implantation of cell free matrices releasing specific cytokines., (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2015
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