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ReviewCell proliferation2017

Stem cell-derived exosomes: A promising strategy for fracture healing.

Zi-Chen Hao, Jun Lu, Shan-Zheng Wang, Hao Wu, Yun-Tong Zhang, Shuo-Gui Xu

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Review in Cell proliferation, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 68 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

68 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Zi-Chen HaoDepartment of Emergency, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2713-2460
Jun LuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
Shan-Zheng WangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
Hao WuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Zhongda Hospital, Medical School of Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
Yun-Tong ZhangDepartment of Emergency, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Shuo-Gui XuDepartment of Emergency, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo describe the biological characteristics of exosomes and to summarize the current status of stem cell-derived exosomes on fracture healing. Meanwhile, future challenges, limitations and perspectives are also discussed.

methodsSearch and analyze the related articles in pubmed database through the multi-combination of keywords like "stem cells","exosomes","bone regeneration" and "fracture healing".

conclusionStem cell-derived exosome therapy for fracture healing has been enjoying popularity and is drawing increasing attention. This strategy helps to promote proliferation and migration of cells, as well as osteogenesis and angiogenesis, in the process of bone formation. Although the exact mechanisms remain elusive, exosomal miRNAs seem to play vital roles. Future studies are required to solve multiple problems before clinical application, including comprehensive and thorough understanding of exosomes, the exact roles of exosomes in regulating bone formation, and the optimal source, dose and frequency of treatment, as well as technical and safety issues. Moreover, studies based on fracture models of large animals are could offer guidance and are in demand.

Indexed as

Bone RegenerationFracture HealingOsteogenesisAnimalsCell DifferentiationCell MovementCell ProliferationExosomesHumansMicroRNAsNeovascularization, PhysiologicRegenerative MedicineStem CellsMicroRNAs

Identifiers

PMID28741758
PMCPMC6529061

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