ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2021
Human-Induced Neural and Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy Combined with a Curcumin Nanoconjugate as a Spinal Cord Injury Treatment.
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- Biomaterial-mediated delivery of traditional Chinese medicine ingredients for spinal cord injury: a systematic review.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024Pooled it
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- Electrical stimulation and stem cell subdural implantation decrease microglia reactivity after spinal cord injury.Materials today. Bio · 2026Article
- Beyond Transplantation: Engineering Neural Cell Therapies and Combination Strategies for Spinal Cord Repair.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- Functional Recovery by Transplantation of Human iPSC-Derived A2B5 Positive Neural Progenitor Cell After Spinal Cord Injury in Mice.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- A Review of the Potential Use of Antioxidants in Spinal Cord Injuries.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Targeting ferroptosis in spinal cord injury through stem cell therapy: mechanisms and therapeutic prospects.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Review
- Combined Therapy Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Metal Nanoparticles: Perspectives for Ocular Injuries and Diseases.International journal of nanomedicine · 2025Review
- Advancements in Antioxidant-Based Therapeutics for Spinal Cord Injury: A Critical Review of Strategies and Combination Approaches.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Protective effects of curcumin against spinal cord injury.JOR spine · 2024Review
- ROS-responsive nanoparticle delivery of ferroptosis inhibitor prodrug to facilitate mesenchymal stem cell-mediated spinal cord injury repair.Bioactive materials · 2024Article
- Transplantation of dorsal root ganglia overexpressing the NaChBac sodium channel improves locomotion after complete SCI.Molecular therapy : the journal of the American Society of Gene Therapy · 2024Article
- Construction of functional neural network tissue combining CBD-NT3-modified linear-ordered collagen scaffold and TrkC-modified iPSC-derived neural stem cells for spinal cord injury repair.Bioactive materials · 2024Article
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- Combined transplantation of hiPSC-NSC and hMSC ameliorated neuroinflammation and promoted neuroregeneration in acute spinal cord injury.Stem cell research & therapy · 2024Article
- Curcumin-infused nanostructured lipid carriers: a promising strategy for enhancing skin regeneration and combating microbial infection.BMC veterinary research · 2023Article
- Curcumin as a Promising Neuroprotective Agent for the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury: A Review of the Literature.Neurospine · 2022Article
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- Significant Therapeutic Effects of Adult Human Neural Stem Cells for Spinal Cord Injury Are Mediated by Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 (MCP-1).International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Article
- Effects of Polyphenols on Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Interconnected Pathways during Spinal Cord Injury.Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity · 2022Review
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Abstract
We currently lack effective treatments for the devastating loss of neural function associated with spinal cord injury (SCI). In this study, we evaluated a combination therapy comprising human neural stem cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC-NSC), human mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), and a pH-responsive polyacetal-curcumin nanoconjugate (PA-C) that allows the sustained release of curcumin. In vitro analysis demonstrated that PA-C treatment protected iPSC-NSC from oxidative damage in vitro, while MSC co-culture prevented lipopolysaccharide-induced activation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) in iPSC-NSC. Then, we evaluated the combination of PA-C delivery into the intrathecal space in a rat model of contusive SCI with stem cell transplantation. While we failed to observe significant improvements in locomotor function (BBB scale) in treated animals, histological analysis revealed that PA-C-treated or PA-C and iPSC-NSC + MSC-treated animals displayed significantly smaller scars, while PA-C and iPSC-NSC + MSC treatment induced the preservation of β-III Tubulin-positive axons. iPSC-NSC + MSC transplantation fostered the preservation of motoneurons and myelinated tracts, while PA-C treatment polarized microglia into an anti-inflammatory phenotype. Overall, the combination of stem cell transplantation and PA-C treatment confers higher neuroprotective effects compared to individual treatments.
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