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ReviewStem cells and cloning : advances and applications2014

Current perspectives in stem cell research for knee cartilage repair.

Patrick Orth, Ana Rey-Rico, Jagadeesh K Venkatesan, Henning Madry, Magali Cucchiarini

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Review in Stem cells and cloning : advances and applications, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 57 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Patrick OrthDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany.
Ana Rey-RicoCenter of Experimental Orthopaedics, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany.
Jagadeesh K VenkatesanCenter of Experimental Orthopaedics, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany.
Henning MadryDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany ; Center of Experimental Orthopaedics, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany.
Magali CucchiariniCenter of Experimental Orthopaedics, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Protocols based on the delivery of stem cells are currently applied in patients, showing encouraging results for the treatment of articular cartilage lesions (focal defects, osteoarthritis). Yet, restoration of a fully functional cartilage surface (native structural organization and mechanical functions) especially in the knee joint has not been reported to date, showing the need for improved designs of clinical trials. Various sources of progenitor cells are now available, originating from adult tissues but also from embryonic or reprogrammed tissues, most of which have already been evaluated for their chondrogenic potential in culture and for their reparative properties in vivo upon implantation in relevant animal models of cartilage lesions. Nevertheless, particular attention will be needed regarding their safe clinical use and their potential to form a cartilaginous repair tissue of proper quality and functionality in the patient. Possible improvements may reside in the use of biological supplements in accordance with regulations, while some challenges remain in establishing standardized, effective procedures in the clinics.

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cartilage repairclinical trialsfocal defectskneeosteoarthritisstem cells

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PMID24520197
PMCPMC3897321

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