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- Title
Stem-Cell-Driven Chondrogenesis: Perspectives on Amnion-Derived Cells.
- Authors
Sulcanese, Ludovica; Prencipe, Giuseppe; Canciello, Angelo; Cerveró-Varona, Adrián; Perugini, Monia; Mauro, Annunziata; Russo, Valentina; Barboni, Barbara
- Abstract
Regenerative medicine harnesses stem cells' capacity to restore damaged tissues and organs. In vitro methods employing specific bioactive molecules, such as growth factors, bio-inductive scaffolds, 3D cultures, co-cultures, and mechanical stimuli, steer stem cells toward the desired differentiation pathways, mimicking their natural development. Chondrogenesis presents a challenge for regenerative medicine. This intricate process involves precise modulation of chondro-related transcription factors and pathways, critical for generating cartilage. Cartilage damage disrupts this process, impeding proper tissue healing due to its unique mechanical and anatomical characteristics. Consequently, the resultant tissue often forms fibrocartilage, which lacks adequate mechanical properties, posing a significant hurdle for effective regeneration. This review comprehensively explores studies showcasing the potential of amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs) and amniotic epithelial cells (AECs) in chondrogenic differentiation. These cells exhibit innate characteristics that position them as promising candidates for regenerative medicine. Their capacity to differentiate toward chondrocytes offers a pathway for developing effective regenerative protocols. Understanding and leveraging the innate properties of AMSCs and AECs hold promise in addressing the challenges associated with cartilage repair, potentially offering superior outcomes in tissue regeneration.
- Subjects
CARTILAGE regeneration; CHONDROGENESIS; ENDOCHONDRAL ossification; MESENCHYMAL stem cells; CARTILAGE; STEM cells; REGENERATIVE medicine; EPITHELIAL cells
- Publication
Cells (2073-4409), 2024, Vol 13, Issue 9, p744
- ISSN
2073-4409
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/cells13090744