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A perivascular origin for mesenchymal stem cells in multiple human organs

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Self-renewing osteoprogenitors in bone marrow sinusoids can organize a hematopoietic microenvironment

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Stem Cell Properties of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells

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Clarification of the nomenclature for MSC: The International Society for Cellular Therapy position statement

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The MSC: An Injury Drugstore

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Mechanisms involved in the therapeutic properties of mesenchymal stem cells

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Local Delivery of Marrow-Derived Stromal Cells Augments Collateral Perfusion Through Paracrine Mechanisms

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Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Time to Change the Name!

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Expanded allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (Cx601) for complex perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease: a phase 3 randomised, double-blind controlled trial

Panés, J., García‐Olmo, D., Assche, G. V., Colombel, J., Reinisch, W., Baumgart, D. C., Dignass, A. U., Nachury, M., Ferrante, M., Kazemi-Shirazi, L., et al. (2016) · The Lancet · doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(16)31203-x · Cited by 1,094

Mesenchymal stromal cell products for intra-articular knee injections for conservative management of osteoarthritis

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Immunomodulatory Activities of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells in Orthodontic Forces-Induced Inflammatory Processes: Current Views and Future Perspectives

Behm, C., Zhao, Z., & Andrukhov, O. (2022) · Frontiers in Oral Health · doi:10.3389/froh.2022.877348 · Cited by 22

Validation of a color deconvolution method to quantify MSC tri-lineage differentiation across species

Heyman, E., Meeremans, M., Devriendt, B., Olenic, M., Chiers, K., & Schauwer, C. D. (2022) · Frontiers in Veterinary Science · doi:10.3389/fvets.2022.987045 · Cited by 22

NADPH-dependent ROS accumulation contributes to the impaired osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells under high glucose conditions

Zhang, Y., An, Y., Sun, L., Qu, H., Li, X., He, X., Wu, R., Chen, F., Tian, B., & Yin, Y. (2023) · Frontiers in Endocrinology · doi:10.3389/fendo.2023.1152845 · Cited by 27

Efficacy of adipose‐derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy in the treatment of chronic micro‐ and macrovascular complications of diabetes

Mikłosz, A., & Chabowski, A. (2023) · Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism · doi:10.1111/dom.15375 · Cited by 22

Characterization of a Vimentinhigh/Nestinhigh proteome and tissue regenerative secretome generated by human pancreas-derived mesenchymal stromal cells

Cooper, T. T., Sherman, S. E., Bell, G. I., Ma, J., Kuljanin, M., Jose, S. E., Lajoie, G., & Hess, D. A. (2020) · Stem Cells · doi:10.1002/stem.3143 · Cited by 22

Reversible Growth-Arrest of a Spontaneously-Derived Human MSC-Like Cell Line

Melzer, C., Jacobs, R., Dittmar, T., Pich, A., von der Ohe, J., Yang, Y., & Hass, R. (2020) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms21134752 · Cited by 21

The Effects of Mesenchymal Stem Cell on Colorectal Cancer

Yuan, J., Wei, Z., Xu, X., Ocansey, D. K. W., Cai, X. J., & Mao, F. (2021) · Stem Cells International · doi:10.1155/2021/9136583 · Cited by 22

Perinatal derivatives: How to best validate their immunomodulatory functions

Papait, A., Silini, A. R., Gazouli, M., Malvicini, R., Muraca, M., O’Driscoll, L., Pacienza, N., Toh, W. S., Yannarelli, G., Ponsaerts, P., et al. (2022) · Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology · doi:10.3389/fbioe.2022.981061 · Cited by 21

General consensus on multimodal functions and validation analysis of perinatal derivatives for regenerative medicine applications

Pozzobon, M., D’Agostino, S., Roubelakis, M. G., Cargnoni, A., Gramignoli, R., Wolbank, S., Gindraux, F., Bollini, S., Kerdjoudj, H., Fénelon, M., et al. (2022) · Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology · doi:10.3389/fbioe.2022.961987 · Cited by 22

Three-dimensional spheroid culture of dental pulp-derived stromal cells enhance their biological and regenerative properties for potential therapeutic applications

Raik, S., Sharma, P., Kumar, S., Rattan, V., Das, A., Kumar, N., Srinivasan, R., & Bhattacharyya, S. (2023) · The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology · doi:10.1016/j.biocel.2023.106422 · Cited by 21

Optimized operation of a controlled stirred tank reactor system for the production of mesenchymal stromal cells and their extracellular vesicles

Fernandes‐Platzgummer, A., Cunha, R. M. D. S., Morini, S., Carvalho, M. S., Moreno-Cid, J. A., García, C., Cabral, J. M. S., & da Silva, C. L. (2023) · Biotechnology and Bioengineering · doi:10.1002/bit.28449 · Cited by 21

Adipose tissue-derived human mesenchymal stromal cells can better suppress complement lysis, engraft and inhibit acute graft-versus-host disease in mice

Wu, S. C. M., Zhu, M., Chik, S. C. C., Kwok, M., Javed, A., Law, L., Chan, S., Boheler, K. R., Liu, Y. P., Chan, G., et al. (2023) · Stem Cell Research & Therapy · doi:10.1186/s13287-023-03380-x · Cited by 21

A cost-effective and enhanced mesenchymal stem cell expansion platform with internal plasma-activated biofunctional interfaces

Zhang, A., Wong, K. U., Redzikultsava, K., Baldry, M., Alavi, S. K., Wang, Z., van Koten, E., Weiss, A. S., Bilek, M., Yeo, G. C., et al. (2023) · Materials Today Bio · doi:10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100727 · Cited by 21

Autologous, Non-Invasively Available Mesenchymal Stem Cells from the Outer Root Sheath of Hair Follicle Are Obtainable by Migration from Plucked Hair Follicles and Expandable in Scalable Amounts

Li, H., Masieri, F. F., Schneider, M., Kottek, T., Hahnel, S., Yamauchi, K., Obradović, D. D., Seon, J. K., Yun, S. J., Ferrer, R. A., et al. (2020) · Cells · doi:10.3390/cells9092069 · Cited by 21

Regenerative medicine for male infertility: A focus on stem cell niche injury models

Sagaradze, G. D., Monakova, A., Basalova, N. A., Popov, V. S., Balabanyan, V. Y., & Efimenko, A. Y. (2022) · Biomedical Journal · doi:10.1016/j.bj.2022.01.015 · Cited by 20

The Dual Role of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Their Extracellular Vesicles in Carcinogenesis

Gilazieva, Z., Ponomarev, A. S., Rizvanov, A. A., & Solovyeva, V. V. (2022) · Biology · doi:10.3390/biology11060813 · Cited by 20

Serum-Free Cultures: Could They Be a Future Direction to Improve Neuronal Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells?

Schepici, G., Gugliandolo, A., & Mazzon, E. (2022) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms23126391 · Cited by 21

Can a Scaffold Enriched with Mesenchymal Stem Cells Be a Good Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury?

Blando, S., Anchesi, I., Mazzon, E., & Gugliandolo, A. (2022) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms23147545 · Cited by 21

Role of Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells in Coagulation

Guillamat‐Prats, R. (2022) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms231810393 · Cited by 23

Cryopreserved Spontaneous Spheroids from Compact Bone-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for Bone Tissue Engineering

Dong, H., Li, X., Chen, K., Li, N., & Kagami, H. (2021) · Tissue Engineering Part C Methods · doi:10.1089/ten.tec.2021.0001 · Cited by 19

Safety and Efficacy of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Other Cellular Therapeutics in Rheumatic Diseases in 2022: A Review of What We Know So Far

Gilkeson, G. (2022) · Arthritis & Rheumatology · doi:10.1002/art.42081 · Cited by 19

Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Preconditioning: A New Strategy to Improve Neuroprotective Properties

Schepici, G., Gugliandolo, A., & Mazzon, E. (2022) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms23042088 · Cited by 21

Immortalized Mesenchymal Stem Cells: A Safe Cell Source for Cellular or Cell Membrane-Based Treatment of Glioma

Zhang, Y., Liu, J., Mo, Y., Chen, Z., Chen, T., Li, Y., Zheng, Y., Deng, S., Xu, X., Chen, H., et al. (2022) · Stem Cells International · doi:10.1155/2022/6430565 · Cited by 19

Strategies to Convert Cells into Hyaline Cartilage: Magic Spells for Adult Stem Cells

Kurenkova, A. D., Romanova, I. A., Kibirskiy, P. D., Timashev, P. S., & Medvedeva, E. V. (2022) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms231911169 · Cited by 21

Advances in mesenchymal stromal cells and nanomaterials for diabetic wound healing

Hou, L., Zhang, X., & Du, H. (2023) · Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews · doi:10.1002/dmrr.3638 · Cited by 19

METTL3‐Mediated m6A Modification Regulates the Osteogenic Differentiation through LncRNA CUTALP in Periodontal Mesenchymal Stem Cells of Periodontitis Patients

Chen, X., Qin, Y., Wang, X., Lei, H., Zhang, X., Luo, H., Guo, C., Sun, W., Fang, S., Qin, W., et al. (2024) · Stem Cells International · doi:10.1155/2024/3361794 · Cited by 19

Donor age and breed determine mesenchymal stromal cell characteristics

Heyman, E., Olenic, M., Vlieghere, E. D., SMET, S. D., Devriendt, B., Thorrez, L., & Schauwer, C. D. (2025) · Stem Cell Research & Therapy · doi:10.1186/s13287-025-04236-2 · Cited by 19

Are the Immune Properties of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Wharton’s Jelly Maintained during Chondrogenic Differentiation?

Voisin, C., Cauchois, G., Reppel, L., Laroye, C., Louarn, L., Schenowitz, C., Sonon, P., Poras, I., Wang, V., Carosella, E. D., et al. (2020) · Journal of Clinical Medicine · doi:10.3390/jcm9020423 · Cited by 19

Continuing Effect of Cytokines and Toll-Like Receptor Agonists on Indoleamine-2,3-Dioxygenase-1 in Human Periodontal Ligament Stem/Stromal Cells

Behm, C., Blufstein, A., Gahn, J., Kubin, B., Moritz, A., Rausch‐Fan, X., & Andrukhov, O. (2020) · Cells · doi:10.3390/cells9122696 · Cited by 19

Extracellular Vesicles as Unique Signaling Messengers: Role in Lung Diseases

Gao, Y., & Raj, J. U. (2020) · Comprehensive physiology · doi:10.1002/cphy.c200006 · Cited by 21

In Vitro Cell Surface Marker Expression on Mesenchymal Stem Cell Cultures does not Reflect Their Ex Vivo Phenotype

Cao, Y., Boss, A. L., Bolam, S. M., Munro, J. T., Crawford, H., Dalbeth, N., Poulsen, R. C., & Matthews, B. G. (2024) · Stem Cell Reviews and Reports · doi:10.1007/s12015-024-10743-1 · Cited by 19

From Primary MSC Culture of Adipose Tissue to Immortalized Cell Line Producing Cytokines for Potential Use in Regenerative Medicine Therapy or Immunotherapy

Paprocka, M., Kraśkiewicz, H., Bielawska‐Pohl, A., Krawczenko, A., Masłowski, L., Czyżewska, A., Witkiewicz, W., Duś, D., & Czarnecka, A. (2021) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms222111439 · Cited by 18

Mesenchymal stroma/stem cells: Haematologists’ friend or foe?

Nachmias, B., Zimran, E., & Avni, B. R. (2022) · British Journal of Haematology · doi:10.1111/bjh.18292 · Cited by 15

Therapeutic role of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in diabetic kidney disease (DKD)

Xu, N., Liu, J., & Li, X. (2022) · Endocrine Journal · doi:10.1507/endocrj.ej22-0123 · Cited by 19

Novel Potency Assay for MSC Secretome-Based Treatment of Idiopathic Male Infertility Employed Leydig Cells and Revealed Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor as a Promising Potency Marker

Monakova, A., Sagaradze, G. D., Basalova, N. A., Popov, V. S., Balabanyan, V. Y., & Efimenko, A. Y. (2022) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms23169414 · Cited by 18

Efficacy of MSC in Patients with Severe COVID-19: Analysis of the Literature and a Case Study

Grumet, M., Sherman, J., & Dorf, B. S. (2022) · Stem Cells Translational Medicine · doi:10.1093/stcltm/szac067 · Cited by 18

Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of mesenchymal stromal cells to treat coronavirus disease 2019: is it too late?

Kirkham, A. M., Bailey, A. J.-M., Shorr, R., Lalu, M. M., Fergusson, D. A., & Allan, D. (2022) · Cytotherapy · doi:10.1016/j.jcyt.2022.10.003 · Cited by 20

iPSC-neural crest derived cells embedded in 3D printable bio-ink promote cranial bone defect repair

Glaeser, J. D., Bao, X., Kaneda, G., Avalos, P., Behrens, P. H., Salehi, K., Da, X., Chen, A., Castaneda, C. M., Nakielski, P., et al. (2022) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-022-22502-8 · Cited by 19

Mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for chronic lung diseases: experimental and clinical evidence

Melo, M. M., Cruz, F. F., & Rocco, P. R. M. (2023) · Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine · doi:10.1080/17476348.2023.2196015 · Cited by 18

Single-Cell RNA-Seq Reveals LRRC75A -Expressing Cell Population Involved in VEGF Secretion of Multipotent Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells Under Ischemia

Miura, T., Kouno, T., Takano, M., Kuroda, T., Yamamoto, Y., Kusakawa, S., Morioka, M. S., Sugawara, T., Hirai, T., Yasuda, S., et al. (2023) · Stem Cells Translational Medicine · doi:10.1093/stcltm/szad029 · Cited by 18

Promising small molecule anti-fibrotic agents: Newly developed or repositioned drugs targeting myofibroblast transdifferentiation

Ishikane, S., Arioka, M., & Takahashi‐Yanaga, F. (2023) · Biochemical Pharmacology · doi:10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115663 · Cited by 18

Attitudes Towards Standardization of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells—A Qualitative Exploration of Expert Views

Wilson, A., Brown, N., Rand, E., & Genever, P. G. (2023) · Stem Cells Translational Medicine · doi:10.1093/stcltm/szad056 · Cited by 18

Evaluation of enzymatic protocols to optimize efficiency of bovine adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cell isolation

Heyman, E., Devriendt, B., Vlieghere, E. D., Goethals, K., Poucke, M. V., Peelman, L. J., & Schauwer, C. D. (2024) · npj Science of Food · doi:10.1038/s41538-024-00313-7 · Cited by 19

Narrative Review of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy in Renal Diseases: Mechanisms, Clinical Applications, and Future Directions

Wang, Y., Luo, P., & Wuren, T. (2024) · Stem Cells International · doi:10.1155/sci/8658246 · Cited by 18

Role and mechanisms of histone methylation in osteogenic/odontogenic differentiation of dental mesenchymal stem cells

Hu, M., & Fan, Z. (2025) · International Journal of Oral Science · doi:10.1038/s41368-025-00353-z · Cited by 20

Kinship of conditionally immortalized cells derived from fetal bone to human bone-derived mesenchymal stroma cells

Marozin, S., Simon‐Nobbe, B., Irausek, S., Chung, L. W. K., & Lepperdinger, G. (2021) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-021-90161-2 · Cited by 17

Potential application of dental stem cells in regenerative reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial tissues: a narrative review

He, P., Zhang, Q., Motiwala, F. I., Shanti, R. M., Chang, B. M., & Le, A. D. (2021) · Frontiers of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine · doi:10.21037/fomm-21-10 · Cited by 18

Culture Condition of Bone Marrow Stromal Cells Affects Quantity and Quality of the Extracellular Vesicles

Scheiber, A. L., Clark, C. A., Kaito, T., Iwamoto, M., Horwitz, E. M., Kawasawa, Y. I., & Otsuru, S. (2022) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms23031017 · Cited by 20

Effect of Photobiomodulation on Structure and Function of Extracellular Vesicle Secreted from Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Gholami, L., Khorsandi, K., Nooshabadi, V. T., Shahabi, S., Jazaeri, M. S., Esfahani, H., Faradonbeh, D. R., Malekshahi, Z. V., Afsartala, Z., & Mostafa, N. Z. (2022) · Photochemistry and Photobiology · doi:10.1111/php.13633 · Cited by 17

Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Cell Transplantation for Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis

Xu, X., Liang, Z., Lin, Y., Rao, J., Lin, F., Yang, Z., Wang, R., & Chen, C. (2022) · Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience · doi:10.3389/fncel.2022.860131 · Cited by 18

Full spectrum flow cytometry reveals mesenchymal heterogeneity in first trimester placentae and phenotypic convergence in culture, providing insight into the origins of placental mesenchymal stromal cells

Boss, A. L., Damani, T. T., Wickman, T. J., Chamley, L., James, J. L., & Brooks, A. E. S. (2022) · eLife · doi:10.7554/elife.76622 · Cited by 17

Production of extracellular vesicles from equine embryo-derived mesenchymal stromal cells

Tasma, Z., Hou, W., Damani, T. T., Seddon, K., Kang, M., Ge, Y., Hanlon, D., Hollinshead, F., Hisey, C. L., & Chamley, L. (2022) · Reproduction · doi:10.1530/rep-22-0215 · Cited by 16

Current Perspectives on Adult Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles: Biological Features and Clinical Indications

Alberti, G., Russo, E., Corrao, S., Anzalone, R., Kružliak, P., Miceli, V., Conaldi, P. G., Gaudio, F. D., & Rocca, G. L. (2022) · Biomedicines · doi:10.3390/biomedicines10112822 · Cited by 17

Skin-Derived ABCB5+ Mesenchymal Stem Cells for High-Medical-Need Inflammatory Diseases: From Discovery to Entering Clinical Routine

Niebergall‐Roth, E., Frank, N. Y., Ganss, C., Frank, M. H., & Kluth, M. A. (2022) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms24010066 · Cited by 20

Stem cell therapies for neonatal lung diseases: Are we there yet?

Thébaud, B. (2023) · Seminars in Perinatology · doi:10.1016/j.semperi.2023.151724 · Cited by 17

Efficacy and safety of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells for COVID-19 pneumonia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Liu, Q., Ma, F., Zhong, Y., Wang, G., Hu, L., Zhang, Y., & Xie, J. (2023) · Stem Cell Research & Therapy · doi:10.1186/s13287-023-03286-8 · Cited by 18

Review of Caplan (1991) on cell-based therapeutic technology using Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Wakitani, S., Mera, H., Nakamura, N., & Gobbi, A. W. (2023) · Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.jisako.2023.08.010 · Cited by 18

Comparative computational analysis to distinguish mesenchymal stem cells from fibroblasts

Budeus, B., Unger, K., Heß, J., Sentek, H., & Klein, D. (2023) · Frontiers in Immunology · doi:10.3389/fimmu.2023.1270493 · Cited by 17

Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus with stem cells and antidiabetic drugs: a dualistic and future-focused approach

Arte, P. A., Tungare, K., Bhori, M., Jobby, R., & Aich, J. (2023) · Human Cell · doi:10.1007/s13577-023-01007-0 · Cited by 18

Mesenchymal stromal cells derived from various tissues: Biological, clinical and cryopreservation aspects: Update from 2015 review

Marquez‐Curtis, L. A., & Elliott, J. A. W. (2024) · Cryobiology · doi:10.1016/j.cryobiol.2024.104856 · Cited by 20

Governmental Regulations and Increasing Food and Drug Administration Oversight of Regenerative Medicine Products: What’s New in 2020?

FANG, W. H., & Vangsness, C. T. (2020) · Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery · doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2020.05.015 · Cited by 17

Mesenchymal Stromal Cell‐derived Extracellular Vesicles in Preclinical Animal Models of Tumor Growth: Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis

Bailey, A. J.-M., Tieu, A., Gupta, M., Slobodian, M., Shorr, R., Ramsay, T., Rodriguez, R. A., Fergusson, D. A., Lalu, M. M., & Allan, D. (2021) · Stem Cell Reviews and Reports · doi:10.1007/s12015-021-10163-5 · Cited by 17

A Review of Antimicrobial Activity of Dental Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: Is There Any Potential?

Andrukhov, O., Blufstein, A., & Behm, C. (2022) · Frontiers in Oral Health · doi:10.3389/froh.2021.832976 · Cited by 17

Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Based Targeted Therapy Pancreatic Cancer: Progress and Challenges

Ma, Z., Hua, J., Liu, J., Zhang, B., Wang, W., Yu, X., & Xu, J. (2023) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms24043559 · Cited by 17

Effects of preconditioning with TNFα and IFNγ in angiogenic potential of mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles

Cavallero, S., Dekali, S., Guitard, N., Théry, H., Hélissey, C., & François, S. (2023) · Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology · doi:10.3389/fcell.2023.1291016 · Cited by 16

MSC-encapsulated porous microparticle eye drops for autoimmune dry eye disease treatment in NOD mice

Chen, T., Liu, R., Chen, Q., Feng, X., Kong, B., & Zhao, Y. (2025) · Science Advances · doi:10.1126/sciadv.adu9772 · Cited by 16

In vitro Assessment of the DNA Damage Response in Dental Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Following Low Dose X-ray Exposure

Belmans, N., Gilles, L., Welkenhuysen, J., Vermeesen, R., Baselet, B., Salmon, B. J. R., Baatout, S., Jacobs, R., Lucas, S., Lambrichts, I., et al. (2021) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi:10.3389/fpubh.2021.584484 · Cited by 16

Mesenchymal stromal cells for corneal transplantation: Literature review and suggestions for successful clinical trials

Oh, J. Y., Kim, E. J., Yun, Y. I., & Lee, R. H. (2021) · The Ocular Surface · doi:10.1016/j.jtos.2021.02.002 · Cited by 16

A microphysiological system-based potency bioassay for the functional quality assessment of mesenchymal stromal cells targeting vasculogenesis

Lam, J., Lee, B., Yu, J., Kwee, B. J., Kim, Y., Kim, J., Choi, Y., Yoon, J. S., Kim, Y., Baek, K., et al. (2022) · Biomaterials · doi:10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121826 · Cited by 16

Exosomes from TNF-α preconditioned human umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal cells inhibit the autophagy of acinar cells of severe acute pancreatitis via shuttling bioactive metabolites

Ma, Z., Xie, W., Luo, T., Hu, Z., Hua, J., Zhou, J., Yang, T., Wang, W., Song, Z., Yu, X., et al. (2023) · Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences · doi:10.1007/s00018-023-04861-1 · Cited by 16

Extracellular Vesicles as a Translational Approach for the Treatment of COVID-19 Disease: An Updated Overview

Serretiello, E., Ballini, A., Smimmo, A., Acunzo, M., Raimo, M., Cantore, S., & Domenico, M. D. (2023) · Viruses · doi:10.3390/v15101976 · Cited by 16

Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Reveals Repair Features of Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal Cells

Cyr-Depauw, C., Cook, D. P., Mižíková, I., Lesage, F., Vadivel, A., Renesme, L., Deng, Y., Zhong, S., Bardin, P., Xu, L., et al. (2024) · American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine · doi:10.1164/rccm.202310-1975oc · Cited by 16

International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy Clinical Translation Committee recommendations on mesenchymal stromal cells in graft-versus-host disease: easy manufacturing is faced with standardizing and commercialization challenges

Alsultan, A. S., Farge, D., Kili, S., Forte, M., Weiss, D. J., Grignon, F., & Boelens, J. J. (2024) · Cytotherapy · doi:10.1016/j.jcyt.2024.05.007 · Cited by 19

Advances in human mesenchymal stromal cell-based therapies – Towards an integrated biological and engineering approach

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