ReviewThe ocular surface2021
Mesenchymal stromal cells for corneal transplantation: Literature review and suggestions for successful clinical trials.
Review in The ocular surface, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- Differential and Combined Therapeutic Effects of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Glutathione on Methotrexate-Induced Mucositis.Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology · 2026Article
- TLR3-overexpressing umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal cells suppress immune responses to attenuate high-risk corneal transplantation rejection.Stem cell research & therapy · 2025Article
- Research progress of stem cells in the treatment of atherosclerosis.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2025Review
- Advanced bioengineering strategies broaden the therapeutic landscape for corneal failure.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2024Review
- Human mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue showed a more robust effect than those from the umbilical cord in promoting corneal graft survival by suppressing lymphangiogenesis.Stem cell research & therapy · 2023Article
- ECM-Mimicking Hydrogels Loaded with Bone Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes for the Treatment of Cartilage Defects.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Article
- Applications of mesenchymal stem cells in ocular surface diseases: sources and routes of delivery.Expert opinion on biological therapyReview
- A global bibliometric and visualized analysis in the status and trends of corneal tissue engineering research from 1991 to 2021.Journal of tissue engineeringArticle
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Corneal transplantation is a routine procedure for patients with corneal blindness. Despite the streamlining of surgical techniques and deeper understanding of the cellular and molecular pathways mediating rejection, corticosteroids are still the main immunosuppressive regimen in corneal transplantation, and the 15-year survival of corneal transplants remains as low as 50%, which is poorer than that for most solid organ transplants. Recently, mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) with unique regenerative and immune-modulating properties have emerged as a promising cell therapy to promote transplant tolerance, minimize the use of immunosuppressants, and prevent chronic rejection. Here, we review the literature on preclinical studies of MSCs for corneal transplantation and summarize the key findings from clinical trials with MSCs in solid organ transplantation. Finally, we highlight current issues and challenges regarding MSC therapies and suggest strategies for safe and effective MSC-based therapies in clinical transplantation.
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