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ReviewGenesis (New York, N.Y. : 2000)2025

Current Perspectives on Mesenchymal Stem Cells as a Potential Treatment for Periodontal Diseases and Conditions.

Shuyu Cai, Cong Li, Biaowen Wei, Ziyu Ye, Qin Mao, Wanxiang Ye, Mingdeng Rong, Jincheng Zeng

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Review in Genesis (New York, N.Y. : 2000), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 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

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Shuyu CaiDepartment of Stomatology, Binhaiwan Central Hospital of Dongguan, Dongguan, China.
Cong LiDepartment of Stomatology, Dongguan Key Laboratory of Metabolic Immunology and Oral Diseases, Dongguan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Dongguan, China.
Biaowen WeiDongguan Key Laboratory of Medical Bioactive Molecular Developmental and Translational Research, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
Ziyu YeDongguan Key Laboratory of Medical Bioactive Molecular Developmental and Translational Research, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.
Qin MaoStomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Wanxiang YeDepartment of Stomatology, Dongguan Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Dongguan, China.
Mingdeng RongStomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6855-8770
Jincheng ZengDongguan Key Laboratory of Medical Bioactive Molecular Developmental and Translational Research, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology and Molecular Diagnostics, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6196-3917

Funding

Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province 2020A1515110936Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province 2021B1515140008Dongguan Key Research & Development Program 20231200300092Dongguan Science and Technology of Social Development Program 20211800904272Dongguan Science and Technology of Social Development Program 20221800900542Dongguan Science and Technology of Social Development Program 20221800905612Guangzhou Science and Technology Program 202102020128Guangzhou Science and Technology Program 2024A04J6615Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province 2024A1515012831
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Periodontal diseases, including periodontitis and gingivitis, constitute a major global health burden, affecting over 1 billion people worldwide. These conditions typically initiate in adulthood and progress chronically, often exhibiting severe manifestations. The socioeconomic impact is particularly acute in low- and middle-income countries, where limited healthcare access exacerbates disease outcomes. Although conventional treatments provide symptomatic relief, they often fail to achieve complete tissue regeneration due to the complex pathophysiology of periodontal destruction. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have emerged as a transformative therapeutic strategy, demonstrating unique capabilities for immunomodulation, anti-inflammatory effects, and multipotent differentiation. Preclinical studies have documented MSC-mediated regeneration of periodontal ligaments, alveolar bone, and cementum through paracrine signaling and direct tissue integration. Clinical trials further substantiate their potential to improve key outcomes, including clinical attachment levels and probing depth reduction. However, five critical challenges require resolution for successful translation: (1) cellular source standardization, (2) mechanistic understanding of long-term efficacy, (3) safety and immunological profiling, (4) ethical and economic barriers, and (5) clinical translation barriers. This review systematically evaluates current evidence on MSC-based periodontal regeneration, analyzes these translational challenges, and provides strategic guidance for future research. By integrating fundamental science with clinical perspectives, this work advances the development of reliable MSC therapies for periodontal regeneration.

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Mesenchymal Stem CellsMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationPeriodontal DiseasesAnimalsHumansgingivitismesenchymal stem cellsperiodontal diseaseperiodontitis

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PMID40838652
PMCPMC12369302

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