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ReviewStem cell research & therapy2025

Pharmacological modulation of stem cells signaling pathway for therapeutic applications.

Sulaiman Mohammed Alnasser, Abdulrahman Saleh Alrobian, Mohammad Salem Alfayez, Omar Tuwayli Almutairi, Saud Saeed Almutairi, Talal Sami Alkeraidees

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Review in Stem cell research & therapy, 2025. 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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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

9 citing papers in PubMed.

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  8. The role of stem cells in precision medicine: next-generation cancer treatment.Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Sulaiman Mohammed AlnasserDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, 51452, Qassim, Saudi Arabia. sm.alnasser@qu.edu.sa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8678-5029
Abdulrahman Saleh AlrobianCollege of Pharmacy, Qassim University, 51452, Buraydah, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad Salem AlfayezCollege of Pharmacy, Qassim University, 51452, Buraydah, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
Omar Tuwayli AlmutairiCollege of Pharmacy, Qassim University, 51452, Buraydah, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
Saud Saeed AlmutairiCollege of Pharmacy, Qassim University, 51452, Buraydah, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
Talal Sami AlkeraideesCollege of Pharmacy, Qassim University, 51452, Buraydah, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Stem cells have an exceptional capacity for self-renewal and differentiation and are at the forefront of therapeutics, offering promising solutions for repairing tissues, cancer treatment and the cure of degenerative diseases. Stem cell fate is tightly regulated by key signaling pathways like Hedgehog, TGF-β, Wnt, Hippo, FGF, BMP and Notch, making these pathways prime targets for precision interventions. Despite significant advancements, challenges such as immune rejection, tumorigenesis, and inefficient tissue integration continue to limit clinical success. Pharmacological strategies are emerging as powerful tools to overcome these barriers by enhancing stem cell survival, directing differentiation, and modulating the stem cell niche. Small molecules can activate endogenous stem cells, reducing the need for transplantation while promoting in situ regeneration. Additionally, advancements in gene-editing technologies and biomaterials are further refining stem cell-based therapies. This paves the way for safer, more effective, and personalized therapies. Nevertheless, transforming these innovations into clinical practice entails overcoming regulatory hurdles, optimizing delivery methods, and ensuring long-term safety and efficacy. A multidisciplinary approach integrating personalized medicine, pharmacological modulation, and tissue engineering holds the key to addressing these limitations. Advancing research and refining previous strategies utilizing stem cell therapies has the prospective to revolutionize regenerative and onco-medicine, providing more targeted and sustainable treatment options for a wide range of diseases.

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Signal TransductionStem CellsStem Cell TransplantationAnimalsCell DifferentiationHumansMedicinePharmacological modulationSignaling pathwaysStem cell therapy

Identifiers

PMID40598543
PMCPMC12210473

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