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ArticleTissue engineering and regenerative medicine2026

Comparative Analysis of Vehicles for the Regeneration of Mouse Endometrial Damage Model.

Ji Yeon Han, Yoon Young Kim, Bo Bin Choi, Sung Woo Kim, Seung-Yup Ku

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Ji Yeon Han *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Yoon Young Kim *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Bo Bin ChoiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Sung Woo KimDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Seung-Yup KuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. jyhsyk@snu.ac.kr.

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Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea 2021R1F1A1060218Seoul National University Hospital 04-2024-4020
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEndometrial damage is a critical factor contributing to infertility, particularly in women with refractory thin endometrium or intrauterine adhesions. Therefore, developing innovative therapeutic strategies for endometrial regeneration is essential. This study evaluates the regenerative potential of endometrial stromal cell (EMSC) injection and EMSC-loaded patch application in a mouse model with ethanol-induced endometrial damage.

methodsA mouse model of endometrial damage was established using ethanol injection into the uterine horn. EMSCs were isolated, cultured, and either HA-injected into the damaged endometrium or transplanted via a small intestinal submucosa (SIS)-based EMSC patch. Histological analyses were performed to assess endometrial thickness, gland regeneration, and fibrosis reduction.

resultsBoth EMSC injection and SIS-based EMSC patch engraftment promoted endometrial regeneration. However, the SIS-based EMSC patch group exhibited significant improvements in endometrial thickness, gland formation, and fibrosis reduction compared to the EMSC injection group.

conclusionsThis study demonstrates the superior regenerative potential of an SIS-based EMSC patch over direct EMSC injection for endometrial repair. The findings suggest that scaffold-assisted cell therapy could be a promising approach for treating endometrial damage-related infertility. Further studies are required to optimize this strategy for clinical applications.

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EndometriumRegenerationAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalEthanolFemaleMiceStromal CellsEthanolEndometrial regenerationInfertilityIntrauterine adhesionStem cell therapy

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