Stem Cell Delivery Routes: From Preclinical Models to Clinical Applications

Author(s): Sharmila Fagoonee * .

DOI: 10.2174/9789815040104121010005

Stem Cells for Clinical Application

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

Basic experimental research on stem cells has paved the way towards an array of possible clinical applications. Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs), due to their multipotent properties and easily accessible sources, are the most studied stem cell types in a spectrum of diseases and injuries. Cell viability and dosage, delivery routes, homing and engraftment are some of the crucial factors that ensure the therapeutic efficacy of transplanted stem cell therapy in preclinical as well as clinical studies. In this chapter, we will introduce the types of stem cells and their derivatives that can be used for tissue repair and regeneration. In particular, the reasons behind the choice of certain cell types for transplantation and associated strategies are discussed based on knowledge gained on MSC research and its application for the treatment of human diseases. The administration route and cell carrier materials are among the factors that can influence the residence time, viability, and homing of stem cells.

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