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Tissue Stem Cell-Based Therapies in Parkinson's Disease: A Scoping Review of Therapeutic Mechanisms and Translational Outcomes.

Emily Cueva, Andrea Wiesheu, Zaira Sordo, Jailene González, Sabine Falconi, Jose A Rodas, Jose E Leon-Rojas

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Article in Cells, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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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

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Emily CuevaNeurALL Research Group, Quito 170157, Ecuador.
Andrea WiesheuNeurALL Research Group, Quito 170157, Ecuador.
Zaira SordoNeurALL Research Group, Quito 170157, Ecuador.
Jailene GonzálezNeurALL Research Group, Quito 170157, Ecuador.ORCID 0009-0008-2986-3332
Sabine FalconiNeurALL Research Group, Quito 170157, Ecuador.ORCID 0009-0005-8782-7629
Jose A RodasSchool of Psychology, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0001-8217-0238
Jose E Leon-RojasCerebro, Emoción y Conducta (CEC) Research Group, Medical School, Universidad de las Américas (UDLA), Quito 170124, Ecuador.ORCID 0000-0002-8130-6460

Funding

Universidad de las Américas (UDLA) N/A
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

(1) Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by dopaminergic neuronal loss. Tissue stem cell-based therapies have emerged as promising candidates for disease modification and symptomatic relief. This scoping review aims to systematically synthesise the literature on tissue stem cell therapies for PD across cellular, animal, and human studies, with a focus on transplantation strategies, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic outcomes. (2) Methods: We identified 1017 records by querying PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and the Virtual Health Library. After screening and applying eligibility criteria, 33 experimental studies were included. Data were extracted on study design, tissue stem cell source, type of subject, and therapeutic effects. (3) Results: Most studies (n = 25) involved animal models, with a minority (n = 8) focusing on human applications. Tissue stem cell therapies showed potential to promote dopaminergic differentiation, reduce inflammation and apoptosis, and improve behavioural and motor outcomes. Autologous transplants yielded a higher safety and efficacy compared to allogeneic ones. The beneficial mechanisms of tissue stem cells included neurotrophic support, mitochondrial protection, modulation of the gut-brain axis, and α-synuclein clearance. (4) Conclusions: Tissue stem cell therapies represent a promising approach for PD. However, standardised protocols and long-term safety assessments are essential to optimise their translational potential.

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Cell- and Tissue-Based TherapyParkinson DiseaseStem CellsStem Cell TransplantationTranslational Research, BiomedicalAnimalsDopaminergic NeuronsHumansTreatment Outcomedopaminergic neuronsneuroinflammationneuroregenerationParkinson’s diseasetissue stem cell therapy

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PMID40497998
PMCPMC12154328

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