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Dominici, M., Le Blanc, K., Mueller, I., Slaper-Cortenbach, I., Marini, F. C., Krause, D. S., Deans, R. J., Keating, A., Prockop, D. J., & Horwitz, E. M. (2006) · Cytotherapy · doi:10.1080/14653240600855905 · Cited by 17,766

A perivascular origin for mesenchymal stem cells in multiple human organs

Crisan, M., Yap, S., Casteilla, L., Chen, C.-W., Corselli, M., Park, T. S., Andriolo, G., Sun, B., Zheng, B., Zhang, L., et al. (2008) · Cell Stem Cell · doi:10.1016/j.stem.2008.07.003 · Cited by 3,991

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

Gronthos, S., Brahim, J. S., Li, W., Fisher, L. W., Cherman, N., BOYDE, A., DenBesten, P., Robey, P. G., & Shi, S. (2002) · Journal of Dental Research · doi:10.1177/154405910208100806 · Cited by 2,115

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

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The MSC: An Injury Drugstore

Caplan, A. I., & Correa, D. (2011) · Cell Stem Cell · doi:10.1016/j.stem.2011.06.008 · Cited by 1,682

Mechanisms involved in the therapeutic properties of mesenchymal stem cells

da Silva Meirelles, L., Fontes, A. M., Covas, D. T., & Caplan, A. I. (2009) · Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.cytogfr.2009.10.002 · Cited by 1,436

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!

Caplan, A. I. (2017) · Stem Cells Translational Medicine · doi:10.1002/sctm.17-0051 · Cited by 1,130

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

Transplantation of adipose derived stem cells in diabetes mellitus; limitations and achievements

Tajali, R., Eidi, A., Tafti, H. A., Pazouki, A., Kamarul, T., & Sharifi, A. M. (2023) · Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders · doi:10.1007/s40200-023-01280-8 · Cited by 6

Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Periodontal Ligament Stromal Cells Influences Their Immunosuppressive Potential toward Allogenic CD4+ T Cells

Miłek, O., Tur, D., Ahčin, L., Voitseshyna, O., Behm, C., & Andrukhov, O. (2023) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms242216439 · Cited by 4

Women’s contribution to stem cell research for osteoarthritis: an opinion paper

Velot, É., Balmayor, E. R., Bertoni, L., Chubinskaya, S., Cicuttini, F., de Girolamo, L., Demoor, M., Grigolo, B., Jones, E., Kon, E., et al. (2023) · Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology · doi:10.3389/fcell.2023.1209047 · Cited by 4

Bone-Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: From Basic Biology to Applications in Bone Tissue Engineering and Bone Regeneration

Zupan, J., Tang, D., Oreffo, R. O. C., Redl, H. R., & Marolt, D. (2020) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-319-37076-7_7-1 · Cited by 4

Isolation and Characterization of Synovial Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived From Patients With Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: A Comparative Analysis of Synovial Fluid, Adipose Synovium, and Fibrous Synovium of the Ankle Joint

Nakashima, H., Uchida, S., Hatakeyama, A., Murata, Y., Yamanaka, Y., Tsukamoto, M., Sekiya, I., & Sakai, A. (2022) · Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine · doi:10.1177/23259671221094615 · Cited by 4

Misconceptions, hurdles and recommendations regarding the use of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells in perianal Crohn disease

Ciccocioppo, R., Guadalajara, H., Astori, G., Carlino, G., & García‐Olmo, D. (2022) · Cytotherapy · doi:10.1016/j.jcyt.2022.11.011 · Cited by 4

Ultrafiltration Segregates Tissue Regenerative Stimuli Harboured Within and Independent of Extracellular VesiclesPreprint

Cooper, T., Sherman, S., Dayarathna, T. K., Bell, G., Ma, J., McRae, D., Lagugné‐Labarthet, F., Pasternak, S., Lajoie, G. A., & Hess, D. (2020) · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · doi:10.1101/2020.01.28.923037 · Cited by 4

Criticality of an identification standard for mesenchymal stromal cells in clinical investigations

Huang, H., Sharma, H. S., Sanberg, P. R., Chen, L., Otom, A. H., Moviglia, G. A., & Sarnowska, A. (2024) · Journal of Neurorestoratology · doi:10.1016/j.jnrt.2024.100115 · Cited by 4

Induced pluripotent stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells for modeling and treating metabolic associated fatty liver disease and metabolic associated steatohepatitis: Challenges and opportunities

Silva, B. M., & Bragança, J. (2025) · World Journal of Stem Cells · doi:10.4252/wjsc.v17.i2.99331 · Cited by 3

C3H10T1/2 Mesenchymal Stem Cell Line as a New In Vitro Tool for Studying Adipocyte Dedifferentiation

Yuuki, Y., Katafuchi, T., Kazama, T., Matsumoto, T., & Makishima, M. (2025) · Biology · doi:10.3390/biology14040444 · Cited by 3

From current landscape to future horizon in stem cell therapy for tissue regeneration and wound healing: bridging the gap

Morakhia, K. R., Shah, A. C., Patel, M. P., Shah, J., Patel, R., & Chorawala, M. R. (2025) · Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C · doi:10.1515/znc-2025-0020 · Cited by 3

Unlocking MSC Potential: Metabolic Reprogramming via Synthetic Biology Approaches

Trufanova, N. A., Trufanov, O., & Petrenko, O. (2025) · SynBio · doi:10.3390/synbio3030013 · Cited by 4

Innate Immune‐Cloaked Microgel‐Coated Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Reverse Persistent Pulmonary Fibrosis via Reparative Macrophages

Cho, I. S., Yaghmour, A., Joshi, A., Gupta, P., Sanborn, M. A., Zappia, M. P., Wong, S. W., Cheng, G., Frolov, M. V., Rehman, J., et al. (2025) · Advanced Materials · doi:10.1002/adma.202504590 · Cited by 4

A microneedle platform Co-encapsulating chondral organoids and PpIX for spatiotemporally orchestrated tumor ablation and osteochondral regeneration

Wang, J., Xu, Y., Zheng, A., Zhu, X., Tao, B., Sun, T. S., Zheng, L., & Chen, Z. (2025) · Bioactive Materials · doi:10.1016/j.bioactmat.2025.09.045 · Cited by 3

Comparative analysis of human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells from Adipose Tissue and Dental Pulp: phenotypic characterization and secretome profiling

Ventura, A., Libonati, A., Marcozzi, S., Ucci, M. A., Salvatore, G., Galgani, A., Pirro, S., Massimiani, M., Picozza, M., Russo, R., et al. (2025) · Biology Direct · doi:10.1186/s13062-025-00697-w · Cited by 3

Implantation of human mesenchymal stromal cell pellet for therapeutic angiogenesis

Mammoto, A., Kyi, P., Scheer, M., & Mammoto, T. (2025) · Cytotherapy · doi:10.1016/j.jcyt.2025.102009 · Cited by 3

Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretome for Cardiac Regeneration: Opportunity for Cell-Free Therapy

Piotrowska, P., Kraśkiewicz, H., & Klimczak, A. (2025) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms27010209 · Cited by 3

Proteomic analysis of equine amniotic mesenchymal stromal cells and their extracellular vesicles: comparing their regenerative properties

Gaspari, G., Soggiù, A., Gagni, P., Riccaboni, P., Cappelleri, A., Cremonesi, F., & Lange-Consiglio, A. (2026) · Extracellular Vesicles and Circulating Nucleic Acids · doi:10.20517/evcna.2025.66 · Cited by 3

The global regulatory landscape of stem cell medical aesthetics: challenges, comparisons, and pathways to coordination

Xiao, Y., Liao, Z., Zhang, H., & Guan, T. (2026) · Stem Cells Translational Medicine · doi:10.1093/stcltm/szaf079 · Cited by 3

Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells in tumour initiation, progression and therapy

Garcia, G. L., Baruwal, R., Suresh, S., Britt, A. K., Li, A., Atiya, H. I., & Coffman, L. G. (2026) · Nature reviews. Cancer · doi:10.1038/s41568-026-00936-w · Cited by 5

Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells: breaking the deadlock in the treatment of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome

Hu, J., Li, Y., He, J., Zhao, X., Chen, M., Li, Y., & Pan, X. (2022) · Chinese Medical Journal · doi:10.1097/cm9.0000000000002428 · Cited by 3

Mesenchymal stromal cells regulate THP-1-differentiated macrophage cytokine production by activating akt/mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 pathway

Ko, J. H., & Oh, J. Y. (2023) · Cytotherapy · doi:10.1016/j.jcyt.2023.03.013 · Cited by 3

Overview of Equine Stem Cells

Koch, T. G., Kuzma-Hunt, A. G., & Russell, K. A. (2023) · Veterinary Clinics of North America Equine Practice · doi:10.1016/j.cveq.2023.06.008 · Cited by 3

Bio-distribution and toxicity potential of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells in cynomolgus monkeys

Huang, Y., Hao, X., Lin, Z., Li, L., Jiang, H., Zhang, H., Geng, X., Zhu, H., & Wen, H. (2024) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-024-63118-4 · Cited by 4

Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Leukaemia

Eroz, I., Lazar, R. A., Vadakekolathu, J. N., Rutella, S., & El‐Jawhari, J. J. (2024) · Biomedicines · doi:10.3390/biomedicines12081677 · Cited by 4

The Effects of Different Developmental Stages on Bone Regeneration of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells and Periodontal Ligament Cell Sheets In Vitro and Vivo

Shao, X., Wu, F., Song, Y., Kong, R., Wang, S., & Wang, L. (2024) · Stem Cells and Development · doi:10.1089/scd.2024.0087 · Cited by 3

Repeat administration of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells improves left ventricular diastolic function in mice with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Feng, Y., Xin, Y., Tang, W., Zhang, P., Jiang, Y. Y., Li, H., Gong, Y., Chen, F., Xu, Z., Liu, Z., et al. (2024) · Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications · doi:10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.150525 · Cited by 3

Impact of Tissue Factor Gene Knockout on Coagulation Properties of Umbilical Cord‐Derived Multipotent Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells

Heidari, Z., Fallahi, J., Sisakht, M., Safari, F., Hosseini, K., Bahmanimehr, A., Savardashtaki, A., Khajeh, S., Tabei, K., & Razban, V. (2024) · Cell Biochemistry and Function · doi:10.1002/cbf.70021 · Cited by 3

Advancing mesenchymal stromal cell therapy: The crucial role of updated guidelines

Wiest, E. F. (2025) · Cytotherapy · doi:10.1016/j.jcyt.2025.01.014 · Cited by 3

Proteomic Characterization of Extracellular Vesicles from Human Neural Precursor Cells: A Promising Advanced Therapy for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Stricker, P. E. F., de Oliveira, N. B., Mogharbel, B. F., Irioda, A. C., da Rosa, N. N., Lührs, L., Saçaki, C. S., da Rocha, I. F. M., Alves, L. R., Poubel, S. B., et al. (2025) · International Journal of Nanomedicine · doi:10.2147/ijn.s502031 · Cited by 3

Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells Reduce Inflammatory Responses and Partially Alleviate Skin Symptoms in Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Dermatitis Model Mice

Ogino, R., Tokunaga, M., Hayashida, K., Taogoshi, T., Yokooji, T., & Matsuo, H. (2025) · Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin · doi:10.1248/bpb.b25-00060 · Cited by 3

Identification of a Hematopoietic Cell Population Emerging From Mouse Bone Marrow With Proliferative Potential In Vitro and Immunomodulatory Capacity

Marinescu, C. I., Preda, M. B., Neculachi, C. A., Nastase-Rusu, E.-G., Popescu, S., & Burlacu, A. (2021) · Frontiers in Immunology · doi:10.3389/fimmu.2021.698070 · Cited by 3

Characterization of porcine mesenchymal stromal cells and their proliferative and osteogenic potential in long-term culture

Zimmermann, C. E., Mackens-Kiani, L., Açil, Y., & Terheyden, H. (2021) · Journal of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine · doi:10.46582/jsrm.1702008 · Cited by 3

The Role of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and Their Products in the Treatment of Injured Spinal Cords

Slovinská, L., & Harvanová, D. (2023) · Current Issues in Molecular Biology · doi:10.3390/cimb45060329 · Cited by 3

1,25-dihydroxyvitamin-D3 distinctly impacts the paracrine and cell-to-cell contact interactions between hPDL-MSCs and CD4+ T lymphocytes

Behm, C., Miłek, O., Schwarz, K., Rausch‐Fan, X., Moritz, A., & Andrukhov, O. (2024) · Frontiers in Immunology · doi:10.3389/fimmu.2024.1448597 · Cited by 3

Iron-oxide-nanoparticle-tagged Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes in Therapeutics

Mehta, K. J. (2024) · Current Stem Cell Reports · doi:10.1007/s40778-024-00242-x · Cited by 3

Comparative Study of the Rat-Labeled PKH26-MSCs and Its Derived Exosomes as a Neurotherapeutic Approach on LPS-Induced Alzheimer’s Disease

Hamed, G. M., Morsy, W. E., Elnahrawy, E. A. B., & Hamid, M. S. A.-E. (2024) · Regenerative Engineering and Translational Medicine · doi:10.1007/s40883-024-00362-0 · Cited by 3

The survival grip–how cell adhesion promotes tumor maintenance within the microenvironment

Gardano, L., Ferreira, J., Roy, C. L., Ledoux, D., & Varin‐Blank, N. (2024) · FEBS Letters · doi:10.1002/1873-3468.15074 · Cited by 3

Proteomic Study Revealed a Distinction Between Human Dermal Fibroblasts and Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Different Sources

Nováková, S., Hatoková, Z., Danchenko, M., Beke, G., Kľúčár, Ľ., Slovinská, L., Harvanová, D., Baráth, P., Strnádel, J., Halášová, E., et al. (2025) · Stem Cell Reviews and Reports · doi:10.1007/s12015-025-10926-4 · Cited by 3

Cultivation and expansion of mesenchymal stem cells from human gingival tissue and periodontal ligament in different culture media

Kusumawardani, B., Robin, D. M. C., Puspitasari, E., Savitri, I. J., & Suendi, D. A. P. (2021) · Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi) · doi:10.20473/j.djmkg.v54.i1.p39-45 · Cited by 3

Mesenchymal Stem cells in the context of canine atopic dermatitis: A Review

dos Reis, B. P. Z. C., Orge, I. D., Sampaio, G. L. D. A., Daltro, S. R. T., dos Santos, R. R., Meira, C. S., & Soares, M. B. P. (2021) · Revista Brasileira de Saúde e Produção Animal · doi:10.1590/s1519-99402122242021 · Cited by 3

When cells become medicines: A South African perspective

Viljoen, I. M., & Pepper, M. S. (2021) · South African Medical Journal · doi:10.7196/samj.2021.v111i11.15990 · Cited by 3

A systematic approach to enhance transparency in mesenchymal stromal cell research

Renesme, L., Cobey, K. D., Lalu, M. M., & Thébaud, B. (2022) · Cytotherapy · doi:10.1016/j.jcyt.2021.12.011 · Cited by 3

Mesenchymal stromal cells for COVID-19: A living systematic review protocolPreprint

Gabriel Rada, G., Corbalán, J., Rojas, P., & COVID-19 L·OVE Working Group (2020) · medRxiv · doi:10.1101/2020.04.13.20064162 · Cited by 3

Responders vs. non-responders to mesenchymal stromal cells in knee osteoarthritis patients: mechanistic correlates of donor cell attributes and putative patient featuresPreprint

Robb, K. P., Rabani, R., Vohra, S., Singh, S., Kolade, O., Chahal, J., Audet, J., Perruccio, A. V., Naraghi, A., Gandhi, R., et al. (2025) · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · doi:10.1101/2025.07.17.665028 · Cited by 3

Mechanisms, efficacy, and future perspectives of cellular-based therapies for liver fibrosis/cirrhosis: focusing on mesenchymal stromal cells

Pan, X., Gao, T., & Wang, B. (2025) · Cell & Bioscience · doi:10.1186/s13578-025-01520-9 · Cited by 2

Potency Assays: The ‘Bugaboo’ of Stem Cell Therapy

Torrents, S., Grau-Vorster, M., & Vives, J. (2023) · Advances in experimental medicine and biology · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-30040-0_3 · Cited by 2

Exosome therapy in female reproductive aging

Zhang, M., Zhang, S., & Wang, S. (2024) · Extracellular Vesicle · doi:10.1016/j.vesic.2024.100036 · Cited by 3

Engineered Mesenchymal Stem Cells as Treatment for Cancers: Opportunities, Clinical Applications and Challenges

Kamal, A. A. S., Fakiruddin, K. S., Bobbo, K. A., Ling, K., Vidyadaran, S., & Abdullah, S. (2024) · Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences · doi:10.21315/mjms2024.31.5.5 · Cited by 2

Footprint-free induced pluripotent stem cells can be successfully differentiated into mesenchymal stromal cells in the feline model

Weeratunga, P., Harman, R. M., Jager, M. C., & de Walle, G. R. V. (2025) · Stem Cell Research & Therapy · doi:10.1186/s13287-025-04325-2 · Cited by 2

Single Cell RNA Sequencing of Papillary Cancer Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells Reveals a Transcriptional Profile That Supports a Role for These Cells in Cancer Progression

Jandu, D., Latar, N. H. M., Bajrami, A., Queen, R. A., Hasoon, M., Teasdale, M. D., Hussain, R., Coxhead, J. M., Aspinall, S. R., & Meeson, A. P. (2025) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms26104957 · Cited by 2

Human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells attenate histaminergic effect of intestinal mucosa through bax/bcl-2 pathway in food allergic enteritis

Zhao, Y., Liu, W., Ding, Y., Zhou, J., Zhang, F., Wang, Z., Wang, Q., & Luan, Z. (2025) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-025-03563-x · Cited by 2

Single-cell transcriptomic analysis of interactions of peritoneal mesenchymal stem cells with macrophages in prevention of peritoneal membrane injury

Lu, J., Chen, N., Zong, M., Xu, Z., Zhao, X., Xi, M., Guan, Q., Du, C., Fan, L., & Qi, H. (2025) · Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications · doi:10.1016/j.bbrc.2025.152491 · Cited by 2

The Impact of IFN-γ Licensing on Mesenchymal Stromal Cells’ Mediated Immunoregulation and HLA Class II Expression: Emerging Evidence from In Vitro Results

Mallis, P., Chatzistamatiou, T. K., Gkatzoflia, E., Zdrava, H., Sarri, E.-F., Michalopoulos, Ε., Spyridonidis, A., & Stavropoulos‐Giokas, C. (2025) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms26199436 · Cited by 3

From “stem” to “stromal”: Reframing the nomenclature of mesenchymal stromal cell therapy

Long, Q. (2025) · Cell Transplantation · doi:10.1177/09636897251385288 · Cited by 2

Mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for scarring: a systematic review of clinical and preclinical studies

Hansen, L., Laustsen-Kiel, C. M., Rangatchew, F., Jensen, C. H., Andersen, D. C., & Holmgaard, R. (2025) · Stem Cells · doi:10.1093/stmcls/sxaf070 · Cited by 2

Harnessing MSC Immunomodulation in Orthopedics: Clinical Insights for Comorbidities

Rasouli, M., Reynolds, S. T., & Wenke, J. C. (2025) · Stem Cell Reviews and Reports · doi:10.1007/s12015-025-11040-1 · Cited by 2

Characterisation of human pancreatic mesenchymal stromal cells in type 1 diabetes

Dewhurst-Trigg, R. E., Atkins, J., Morgan, N. G., Eichmann, M., Richardson, S. J., & Rackham, C. L. (2025) · Diabetologia · doi:10.1007/s00125-025-06634-w · Cited by 2

Angiogenic Potential of Small Extracellular Vesicles Produced by Stimulated Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Under Hypoxic Conditions

Serhal, N., Brassart, B., Nannan, L., Audonnet, S., Tournois, C., Poitevin, G., Cornillet‐Lefèbvre, P., Dubuisson, F., Peyret, H., Nguyên, P., et al. (2026) · Journal of Extracellular Biology · doi:10.1002/jex2.70105 · Cited by 2

Orthobiologics: Current Evidence and What Lies Beyond the Horizon?

Chatha, P. K., Pellakuru, S. R., Botchu, R., Rajesh, S., Thakur, A., Chapala, S., Sarda, P., Jindal, M., & Sharma, G. K. (2026) · Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology · doi:10.1055/a-2724-9777 · Cited by 4

Umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells restore renal homeostasis in Alport Syndrome: Mechanistic insights and clinical translation

Huang, L., Zhang, C., Liu, Z., Kou, M., Niu, Y., Ou, S., Zhou, X., Tan, B., Zhang, X., Chen, S., et al. (2026) · Journal of Advanced Research · doi:10.1016/j.jare.2026.04.025 · Cited by 2

Integrating Single-Cell Sequencing and Proteomics to Unravel Stem Cell Heterogeneity: Implications for Precision Regenerative Medicine

Zayed, M., Massoud, A., Al-Haddad, R. H., Al-Kubaisi, A. A., Said, W., Atiaa, A. G., & Jeong, B.-H. (2026) · Stem Cell Reviews and Reports · doi:10.1007/s12015-026-11116-6 · Cited by 2

Immunomodulatory Mechanisms of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: Cytokine Networks and Therapeutic Potential Across Immune-Mediated, Inflammatory, and Regenerative Disorders

Nurlybek, T., Altaeva, N., Kazhiyakhmetova, B., Seitkumarova, Z., Baidildina, Y., Vizigina, A., & Kashkinbayev, Y. (2026) · Biology · doi:10.3390/biology15100794 · Cited by 2

Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Mediate Mitochondrial Delivery in Injury: Mechanistic Insights, Evidentiary Tiers, and Translational Challenges

Ma, T., He, Y., Yang, J., Luo, P., Shen, Q., Yang, J., Xu, D., Li, X., Deng, C., Li, K., et al. (2026) · Stem Cell Reviews and Reports · doi:10.1007/s12015-026-11170-0 · Cited by 2

Exosomes from human adipose-derived stem cells promoted the expression of angiogenic factors in endothelial cells

Tran, X.-Q., & Vu, N. B. (2022) · Biomedical Research and Therapy · doi:10.15419/bmrat.v9i9.765 · Cited by 2

Role of Conservative Treatment vs Surgical Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tears: A Narrative Review

Emam, M., Cohen, C., Willeford, S., Mahesh, K., Lê, M. Q., & Wilckens, J. H. (2023) · Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports · doi:10.1007/s40141-023-00389-4 · Cited by 2

Numbers Matter: The Role of Cell Dose in the Treatment of Osteosarcoma Using Mesenchymal Stromal Cells as Cellular Vehicles

Martella, E., Dozza, B., Ferroni, C., Bellotti, C., Obeyok, C. O., Tubertini, M., Guerrini, A., Ballestri, M., Columbaro, M., Manet, I. G. J., et al. (2023) · Advanced Therapeutics · doi:10.1002/adtp.202300045 · Cited by 2

Pericytes as a Source of MSCs

Meirelles, L. D. S., Caplan, A. I., & Nardi, N. B. (2023) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-15289-4.00002-0 · Cited by 2

Effect of tetracycline hydrochloride application on dental pulp stem cell metabolism–booster or obstacle for tissue engineering?

Wang, W., Sun, J., Aarabi, G., Peters, U., Fischer, F., Klatt, J. C., Gosau, M., Smeets, R., & Beikler, T. (2023) · Frontiers in Pharmacology · doi:10.3389/fphar.2023.1277075 · Cited by 2

The effects of mesenchymal stromal cells and platelet-rich plasma treatments on cutaneous wound healing: ignoring the possibility of adverse events and side effects could compromise study results

Klabukov, I., Yatsenko, E., & Baranovskii, D. (2023) · Archives of Dermatological Research · doi:10.1007/s00403-023-02783-3 · Cited by 2

Could stem cell study in space avail patients and researchers on Earth?

Montaser, L. M. (2022) · Advances in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine Open Access · doi:10.15406/atroa.2022.08.00127 · Cited by 2

Compact bone mesenchymal stem cells-derived paracrine mediators for cell-free therapy in sepsis

Zhu, Q., Liao, Y., Liao, Z., Ye, G., Shan, C., & Huang, H. (2024) · Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications · doi:10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.150313 · Cited by 2

Overview of Cellular Therapy

Iancu‐Rubin, C., & Weinberg, R. S. (2024) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-96014-4.00112-9 · Cited by 2

Human decellularized adipose matrix derived hydrogel facilitates human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells delivery with clinical translational potential value in accelerating wound healing

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Properties of MSC populations enriched in CD146-expressing MSCs – a systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies

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Role of mesenchymal stem cells in tumor microenvironment

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Adult ovine connective tissue cells resemble mesenchymal stromal cells in their propensity for extensive ex vivo expansion

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The Stem and Progenitor Cell Paradigms and Engineering Principles Guiding the Clinical Use of Cells or Cell-Derived Products for Regenerative Medicine

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Competitive Hybridization of a Microarray Identifies CMKLR1 as an Up-Regulated Gene in Human Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Compared to Human Embryonic Fibroblasts

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The Impact of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells on Neutrophils: A Concise Review

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Scale-Up Production Of Extracellular Vesicles From Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Isolated From Pre-Implantation Equine EmbryosPreprint

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