Recent Update on Mesenchymal Stem Cells-Khalid Al-Anazi
A Closer Look at Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), Their Potential and Function as Game-Changers of Modern Medicine
Written By: Amirreza Boroumand
Mohammad Ali Khodadoust, Alireza Sedaghat, Hamidreza Reihani, Najmeh Kaffash Farkhad and Jalil Tavakol Afshari
Submitted: 21 September 2023 Reviewed: 01 October 2023 Published: 07 December 2023
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have garnered significant attention in modern medicine as a potentially effective therapeutic intervention, owing to their distinctive characteristics, including the ability to self-renew, exhibit multipotency, elicit immunomodulatory effects, and promote tissue repair.
MSCs are being studied extensively for their potential use in a wide range of clinical applications, including regenerative medicine, immunotherapy, and tissue engineering.
In this chapter, we provide a comprehensive overview of the biology, potential, and function of MSCs, highlighting their role in modulating the immune system, promoting tissue repair, and restoring homeostasis in various disease conditions.
We also discuss the challenges and limitations associated with MSC-based therapies, including issues related to their isolation, expansion, and delivery.
Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms underlying MSCs’ therapeutic effects and to optimize their clinical application.
Nevertheless, MSCs hold great promise as game-changers in modern medicine, and their potential to revolutionize the field of regenerative medicine and immunotherapy cannot be overlooked.
