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ReviewAnalytical cellular pathology (Amsterdam)2026

How the Fibrotic Lung Microenvironment Regulates Stem Cell Behavior: Immune Cues, Extracellular Matrix Remodeling, and Therapeutic Implications.

Zihan Zhou, Shuhua Han, Yuanfang Duan, Minqi Hong, Jie Huang

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Review in Analytical cellular pathology (Amsterdam), 2026. 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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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Zihan ZhouDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, seu.edu.cn.
Shuhua HanDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, seu.edu.cn.
Yuanfang DuanDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China, lygyy.com.cn.
Minqi HongDepartment of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, seu.edu.cn.
Jie HuangDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, seu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3917-912X

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82204004Zhongda Hospital - Lianyungang First People's Hospital Joint Fund zdlyg28
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic and progressive interstitial lung disease characterized by excessive extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition and remodeling of lung structures. Currently, no effective clinical treatments exist to reverse or halt the progression of PF. Consequently, there is an urgent need to identify novel therapeutic strategies for this complex disease. Stem cells, renowned for their self-renewal and multipotent differentiation capabilities, have garnered considerable attention for their potential therapeutic applications, particularly in regenerative medicine. The primary stem cell types investigated for PF treatment include mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and lung progenitor cells. Preclinical studies have demonstrated that these stem cells can reduce inflammation, modulate immune responses, and promote the repair of damaged lung tissue. Although stem cell transplantation shows promise in PF treatment, challenges such as safety, quality control, and therapeutic efficacy remain unresolved. Recent studies have highlighted that stem cells interact with and modify their transplanted environment, influencing their structural properties and chemical composition. These interactions strongly influence stem cell survival, phenotype, and therapeutic efficacy. Understanding these dynamics will inform the development of new strategies to improve the effectiveness of stem cell therapies for PF.

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Cellular MicroenvironmentExtracellular MatrixLungPulmonary FibrosisStem CellsAnimalsHumansMesenchymal Stem Cellsextracellular matrixinflammatorymicroenvironmentpulmonary fibrosisstem cells

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PMID41810911
PMCPMC13580849

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