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ReviewStem cells international2025

From Bench to Bedside: The Evolving Landscape of Stem Cell Therapies for Stroke Rehabilitation.

Daniel Waszczuk, Shrivats Manikandan, Varsha Manikandan, Erian Stone, Shannon Buehre, Steiv Shore, Manikandan Panchatcharam, Sumitra Miriyala

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Review in Stem cells international, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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0cells of the map it votes in
1citing papers in PubMed
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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

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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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

8 authors.

Daniel WaszczukKirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, 63501, Missouri, USA, atsu.edu.
Shrivats ManikandanDepartment of Anatomy, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, 63501, Missouri, USA, atsu.edu.
Varsha ManikandanDepartment of Anatomy, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, 63501, Missouri, USA, atsu.edu.
Erian StoneDepartment of Chemistry, Truman State University, Kirksville, 63501, Missouri, USA, truman.edu.
Shannon BuehreKirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, 63501, Missouri, USA, atsu.edu.
Steiv ShoreKirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, 63501, Missouri, USA, atsu.edu.
Manikandan PanchatcharamDepartment of Neurology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, 63104, Missouri, USA, slu.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7691-8948
Sumitra MiriyalaKirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, 63501, Missouri, USA, atsu.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7158-9295

Funding

Unraveling the Mechanisms of Alcohol-Induced Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption: A Focus on Lysophosphatidic Acid Signaling and Endothelial Cells.R01AA031465 · NIAAA · SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY · PI Manikandan Panchatcharam · 2024 to 2026
$996k
Prenatal ethanol mediated regulation of bioactive lipid: Role of Autotaxin and LPP3 in Alzheimer disease.R15HL141998 · NHLBI · LOUISIANA STATE UNIV HSC SHREVEPORT · PI MIRIYALA, SUMITRA · 2018 to 2019
$508k
Alcohol-LPP3 axis in ischemic strokeR21AA025744 · NIAAA · LOUISIANA STATE UNIV HSC SHREVEPORT · PI PANCHATCHARAM, MANIKANDAN · 2017 to 2018
$483k
Alcohol mediated myocardial lysophosphatidic acid signalingR21AA026708 · NIAAA · LOUISIANA STATE UNIV HSC SHREVEPORT · PI PANCHATCHARAM, MANIKANDAN · 2020 to 2021
$383k
NHLBI NIH HHS R15 HL141998NIAAA NIH HHS R01 AA031465NIAAA NIH HHS R21 AA025744NIAAA NIH HHS R21 AA026708
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Globally, stroke stands as a principal cause of death and disability, presenting formidable challenges in rehabilitation. Conventional therapeutic modalities often fail to restore functional capabilities fully, underscoring the need for innovative treatment strategies. Stem cell therapy emerges as a revolutionary approach, capitalizing on the regenerative capabilities of stem cells to improve neurological function poststroke. This review evaluates the roles of various stem cell types-mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), neural stem cells (NSCs), and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)-in the realm of stroke recovery. It elucidates their distinct biological mechanisms, evaluates their therapeutic impact based on clinical trial data, and discusses their efficacy in fostering neural repair and recovery. MSCs are particularly noted for their role in immunomodulation and promotion of angiogenesis and neurogenesis, with clinical evidence supporting their safety and effectiveness in stroke recovery. NSCs are lauded for their ability to differentiate into diverse neural lineages. They integrate into neural circuits to enhance synaptic connectivity and neuroplasticity. iPSCs, known for their versatility, can be tailored to patient-specific needs and are shown in preclinical settings to reduce infarct size and promote the survival of neuronal cells. However, the field grapples with challenges, including optimizing stem cell transplantation timing, precision in cell delivery, integration efficiency, and immune system compatibility. These issues call for harmonization of methodologies across ongoing studies to ensure the reliability and consistency of therapeutic outcomes. This review highlights the promising future and challenges of stem cell therapy for treatment of stroke.

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angiogenesisCRISPR/Cas9 gene editingimmunomodulationischemic strokeneurogenesisstem cell therapy

Identifiers

PMID41497813
PMCPMC12767378

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