Stem cell therapy (SCT), born as therapeutic revolution to replace pharmacological treatments, remains a hope and not yet an effective solution. Accordingly, stem cells cannot be conceivable as a “canonical” drug, because of their unique biological properties. A new reorientation in this field is emerging, based on a better understanding of stem cell biology and use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative disciplines. This will permit to solve the gaps, failures, and long-term needs, such as the retention, survival and integration of stem cells, by employing pharmacology, genetic manipulation, biological or material incorporation. Consequently, the clinical applicability of SCT for chronic human diseases will be extended, as well as its effectiveness and success, leading to long-awaited medical revolution. Here, some of these aspects are summarized, reviewing and discussing recent advances in this rapidly developing research field.

Balistreri C.R., De Falco E., Bordin A., Maslova O., Koliada A., Vaiserman A. (2020). Stem cell therapy: old challenges and new solutions. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS, 47(4), 3117-3131 [10.1007/s11033-020-05353-2].

Stem cell therapy: old challenges and new solutions

Balistreri C. R.
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2020-01-01

Abstract

Stem cell therapy (SCT), born as therapeutic revolution to replace pharmacological treatments, remains a hope and not yet an effective solution. Accordingly, stem cells cannot be conceivable as a “canonical” drug, because of their unique biological properties. A new reorientation in this field is emerging, based on a better understanding of stem cell biology and use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative disciplines. This will permit to solve the gaps, failures, and long-term needs, such as the retention, survival and integration of stem cells, by employing pharmacology, genetic manipulation, biological or material incorporation. Consequently, the clinical applicability of SCT for chronic human diseases will be extended, as well as its effectiveness and success, leading to long-awaited medical revolution. Here, some of these aspects are summarized, reviewing and discussing recent advances in this rapidly developing research field.
2020
Balistreri C.R., De Falco E., Bordin A., Maslova O., Koliada A., Vaiserman A. (2020). Stem cell therapy: old challenges and new solutions. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS, 47(4), 3117-3131 [10.1007/s11033-020-05353-2].
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