The Potential of microRNAs for Stem Cell-based Therapy for Degenerative Skeletal Diseases.
The Potential of microRNAs for Stem Cell-based Therapy for Degenerative Skeletal Diseases.
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DOI:
10.1007/s40610-017-0076-4
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发表时间:
2017
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Oreffo ROC
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Budd E;Waddell S;de Andrés MC;Oreffo ROC
Degenerative skeletal disorders including osteoarthritis (OA) and osteoporosis (OP) are the result of attenuation of tissue regeneration and lead to painful conditions with limited treatment options. Preventative measures to limit the onset of OA and OP remain a significant unmet clinical need. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are known to be involved in the differentiation of stem cells, and in combination with stem cell therapy could induce skeletal regeneration and potentially prevent OA and OP onset. The combination of stem cells and miRNA has been successful at regenerating the bone and cartilage in vivo. MiRNAs, including miR-146b known to be involved in chondrogenic differentiation, could provide innovative targets for stem cell-based therapy, for the repair of articular cartilage defects forestalling the onset of OA or in the generation of a stem cell-based therapy for OP. This review discusses the combination of skeletal stem cells (SSCs) and candidate miRNAs for application in a cell-based therapy approach for skeletal regenerative medicine.