Mesenchymal and induced pluripotent stem cells: general insights and clinical perspectives

Author(s)

Zomer, Helena D. ; Vidane, Atanasio S. ; Goncalves, Natalia N. ; Ambrosio, Carlos E.

• Document type: Review article
• Source: STEM CELLS AND CLONING-ADVANCES AND APPLICATIONS; v. 8, p. 125-134, 2015.
• Web of Science Citations: 36

Abstract

Mesenchymal stem cells have awakened a great deal of interest in regenerative medicine due to their plasticity, and immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. They are high-yield and can be acquired through noninvasive methods from adult tissues. Moreover, they are nontumorigenic and are the most widely studied. On the other hand, induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells can be derived directly from adult cells through gene reprogramming. The new iPS technology avoids the embryo destruction or manipulation to generate pluripotent cells, therefore, are exempt from ethical implication surrounding embryonic stem cell use. The pre-differentiation of iPS cells ensures the safety of future approaches. Both mesenchymal stem cells and iPS cells can be used for autologous cell transplantations without the risk of immune rejection and represent a great opportunity for future alternative therapies. In this review we discussed the therapeutic perspectives using mesenchymal and iPS cells. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/09392-9 - Production of induced pluripotent stem cells as model studies in rabbits
• Grantee: Carlos Eduardo Ambrósio
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 12/04196-4 - Establishment of cultured induced pluripotent stem cells from adipose derived stem cells of rabbits.
• Grantee: Helena Debiazi Zomer
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master