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ArticleStem cell research & therapy2026

The role of secretome from mesenchymal stromal cells in promoting nerve regeneration after neurotmesis.

Yaiza González-Rodríguez, Alejandro Casado-Santos, María Rodríguez-Díaz, Endika Nevado-Sánchez, Francisco Isidro Mesas, Irene Martín-Tamayo, Susana Martínez-Flórez, María Luisa González-Fernández, Jorge Labrador, Vega Villar-Suárez

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Yaiza González-Rodríguez *Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Léon-Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana, Leon, 24071, Spain.
Alejandro Casado-Santos *Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Léon-Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana, Leon, 24071, Spain.
María Rodríguez-Díaz *Research Unit, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, 09006, Spain.
Endika Nevado-SánchezReconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Service, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, 09006, Spain.
Francisco Isidro MesasClinical Neurophysiology Service, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, 09006, Spain.
Irene Martín-TamayoDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Léon-Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana, Leon, 24071, Spain.
Susana Martínez-FlórezDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Léon-Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana, Leon, 24071, Spain.
María Luisa González-FernándezDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Léon-Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana, Leon, 24071, Spain.
Jorge LabradorResearch Unit, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, 09006, Spain.
Vega Villar-SuárezDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Léon-Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana, Leon, 24071, Spain. vega.villar@unileon.es.

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The Gerencia Regional de Salud de Castilla y León GRS 2805/A1/2023
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Abstract

backgroundNeurotmesis, remains a significant clinical challenge due to limited intrinsic regenerative capacity and suboptimal outcomes of current therapies. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) secretome has emerged as a promising cell-free alternative, providing neurotrophic and immunomodulatory factors to support nerve repair. This study aimed to evaluate the regenerative efficacy of primed adipose-derived MSC secretome in a rat model of sciatic nerve neurotmesis.

methodsHuman and rat adipose-derived MSCs were cultured and primed under hypoxic and inflammatory conditions. Secretomes were characterized by nanoparticle tracking analysis, proteomics, and total protein quantification. Neurotmesis was induced in Wistar rats, followed by repair with biomaterial alone or combined with human or rat secretome. Functional recovery was assessed by neurophysiological measurements at 6 months. Molecular and morphological regeneration was evaluated.

resultsSecretome priming enhanced the secretion of neurotrophic factors and immunomodulatory proteins, as confirmed by transcriptomic and proteomic analyses. In vivo, secretome-treated groups showed significantly improved neurophysiological recovery and increased NGF levels. qPCR revealed upregulation of myelination-associated genes in treated nerves. Histological and TEM analyses demonstrated robust axonal regeneration.

conclusionsPrimed MSC secretome markedly enhances structural and functional recovery after sciatic nerve neurotmesis, supporting its potential as a safe, effective, and scalable cell-free therapy for peripheral nerve repair.

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Mesenchymal Stem CellsRemyelinationSciatic NerveSciatic NeuropathySecretomeAnimalsAxonsCell-Free SystemDisease Models, AnimalFemaleHumansMicroscopy, Electron, TransmissionNerve Growth FactorRatsRats, WistarNerve Growth FactorMesenchymal stromal cellsNerve regenerationNeurotmesisSecretome

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