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ReviewVeterinary research communications2024

Mesenchymal stem cell therapy in veterinary ophthalmology: clinical evidence and prospects.

Khan Sharun, S Amitha Banu, B Alifsha, Laith Abualigah, A M Pawde, Kuldeep Dhama, Amar Pal

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Review in Veterinary research communications, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Cell and Gene Therapy in Equine Ocular Disease.Veterinary ophthalmology · 2026
    Review
  2. Article
  3. Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Veterinary Medicine-Still Untapped Potential.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Khan SharunDivision of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India. sharunkhansk@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1040-3746
S Amitha BanuDivision of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
B AlifshaDivision of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Laith AbualigahComputer Science Department, Al al-Bayt University, Mafraq, 25113, Jordan.
A M PawdeDivision of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Kuldeep DhamaDivision of Pathology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Amar PalDivision of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy presents a promising strategy for treating various ocular conditions in veterinary medicine. This review explores the therapeutic potential of MSCs in managing corneal ulcers, immune-mediated keratitis, chronic superficial keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, retinal degeneration, and ocular burns in feline, equine, and canine patients. Studies have demonstrated the immunomodulatory and regenerative properties of MSCs, highlighting their ability to mitigate inflammation and promote tissue regeneration. Experimental studies have shown the potential of MSC therapy in reducing corneal opacity and vascularization, indicating significant therapeutic advantages. Delivery methods play a crucial role in optimizing the therapeutic efficacy of MSCs in ocular diseases. Various delivery methods, such as intravitreal injection, subconjunctival injection, topical administration, and scaffold-mediated delivery, are being explored to optimize MSC delivery to the target ocular tissues. Clinical trials have shown significant improvements in clinical signs following MSC therapy, underscoring its efficacy in treating ocular diseases. Additionally, tissue engineering approaches incorporating MSCs, growth factors, and scaffolds offer innovative strategies for corneal regeneration and tissue repair. Despite challenges such as standardization of protocols and long-term safety assessment, ongoing research endeavours seek to unlock the full therapeutic potential of MSC therapy in ocular diseases. Future prospects in MSC therapy involve exploring scaffold and hydrogel-based approaches and cell-free therapies leveraging the bioactive molecules released by MSCs. Continued research and development efforts are essential to unlock the full therapeutic potential of MSCs and realize their transformative impact on ocular diseases in veterinary patients.

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Eye DiseasesMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationAnimalsHorsesMesenchymal Stem CellsAnimal modelsImmunomodulationMesenchymal stem cellsOcular diseaseRegenerative medicineStem cell therapy

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