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ArticleMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Quercetin and Mesenchymal Stem Cell Metabolism: A Comparative Analysis of Young and Senescent States.

Alexandra Ivan, Alexandra Teodora Lukinich-Gruia, Iustina-Mirabela Cristea, Maria-Alexandra Pricop, Crenguta Livia Calma, Alina-Georgiana Simina, Călin Adrian Tatu, Atena Galuscan, Virgil Păunescu

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Article in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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9 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. Senotherapeutics for Brain Aging Management.Neurology international · 2025
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  7. Decoding Dental Stem Cell Aging: Mechanisms, Therapeutic Strategies, and Beyond.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025
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  8. Antioxidant System Response ofInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Alexandra IvanDepartment of Functional Sciences, Center of Immuno-Physiology (CIFBIOTEH), University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9394-3419
Alexandra Teodora Lukinich-GruiaOncoGen Centre, Clinical County Hospital "Pius Branzeu", Blvd. Liviu Rebreanu 156, 300723 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-5855-2276
Iustina-Mirabela CristeaOncoGen Centre, Clinical County Hospital "Pius Branzeu", Blvd. Liviu Rebreanu 156, 300723 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-9472-3386
Maria-Alexandra PricopOncoGen Centre, Clinical County Hospital "Pius Branzeu", Blvd. Liviu Rebreanu 156, 300723 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0009-0002-3196-7356
Crenguta Livia CalmaDepartment of Functional Sciences, Center of Immuno-Physiology (CIFBIOTEH), University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7304-9716
Alina-Georgiana SiminaOncoGen Centre, Clinical County Hospital "Pius Branzeu", Blvd. Liviu Rebreanu 156, 300723 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0009-0006-9109-7689
Călin Adrian TatuDepartment of Functional Sciences, Center of Immuno-Physiology (CIFBIOTEH), University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-3223-0594
Atena GaluscanTranslational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300040 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-6046-2336
Virgil PăunescuDepartment of Functional Sciences, Center of Immuno-Physiology (CIFBIOTEH), University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-6233-4853

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Quercetin is a natural flavonoid renowned for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and antibacterial properties, making it a highly promising candidate for the treatment of various medical conditions. Our current study investigates the influence of quercetin on energy metabolism, fatty acid composition, oxidative stress gene expression, and sirtuin expression in early- and late-stage passages of stem cells derived from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHEDs). Mitochondrial respiration was analyzed by measuring oxygen consumption following a 24 h quercetin treatment, while fatty acid profiles were examined using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Additionally, quantitative PCR (qPCR) was used to assess the expression of oxidative stress genes and sirtuins. In younger SHEDs, quercetin enhances metabolic activity and mitochondrial respiration, although higher doses may decrease mitochondrial activity. Conversely, in older, senescent SHEDs, quercetin supports mitochondrial function at lower concentrations but appears to inhibit respiration at higher doses. These results suggest that quercetin may hold therapeutic potential for maintaining SHED viability and function, especially at lower doses in older cells. Further research is essential to fully elucidate a dose-dependent effect of quercetin and optimize its applications in regenerative medicine.

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Cellular SenescenceMesenchymal Stem CellsMitochondriaOxidative StressQuercetinAntioxidantsCells, CulturedEnergy MetabolismFatty AcidsHumansSirtuinsTooth, DeciduousAntioxidantsFatty AcidsQuercetinSirtuinsantioxidantsfatty acidshuman exfoliated deciduous teethmitochondriasenescence

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PMCPMC11643090

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