This review by Najera and Hao examines the therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in treating atopic dermatitis (AD). AD is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting humans and animals, characterized by severe itching and lesions. Conventional treatments offer only temporary relief and can have side effects. MSCs, due to their immunomodulatory properties and ability to be derived from various tissues, present a promising alternative. The paper details the multifactorial pathogenesis of AD, including genetic predisposition and immune dysregulation involving Th1 and Th2 cells. MSCs can modulate both innate and adaptive immune responses, promoting anti-inflammatory effects and tissue repair through their secreted factors. Preclinical studies in rodent models and clinical trials in dogs and humans have demonstrated the efficacy of MSCs and MSC-derived conditioned media and exosomes in alleviating AD symptoms. These findings suggest that MSC-based therapies could be a valuable addition to current AD treatment strategies.
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have emerged as a promising therapeutic tool for various immune-mediated disorders, including atopic dermatitis (AD). AD is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin condition that affects a significant portion of the population worldwide. Traditional treatments for AD, such as glucocorticoids and immunotherapies, often provide only temporary relief and can cause undesirable side effects. In this comprehensive review, Najera and Hao explore the recent advances in MSC therapy for AD, focusing on the immunomodulatory properties of MSCs and their application in preclinical and clinical studies.
MSCs are multipotent stem cells capable of differentiating into various cell types, including osteocytes, adipocytes, and chondrocytes. They can be isolated from multiple tissue sources such as bone marrow, adipose tissue, and umbilical cord blood. MSCs exhibit unique immunosuppressive properties, making them suitable for allogeneic transplantation. They do not express major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II surface antigens and have low levels of MHC class I antigens, reducing the risk of immune rejection. Additionally, MSCs secrete various bioactive molecules that modulate immune responses, promote angiogenesis, and support tissue repair.
In the context of AD, MSCs have shown considerable therapeutic potential in preclinical studies using rodent models. For instance, MSCs derived from human adipose tissue significantly reduced the severity of AD in mice through the inhibition of B lymphocyte proliferation and maturation via the COX-2 signaling pathway. Furthermore, preconditioning MSCs with mast cell granules enhanced their immunosuppressive effects, leading to greater amelioration of AD symptoms in murine models.
Clinical studies in dogs have also demonstrated the efficacy of MSC therapy for AD. Intravenous and intramuscular injections of allogeneic adipose-derived MSCs in dogs with refractory AD resulted in significant improvements in clinical severity scores and pruritus indices, with effects lasting up to six months post-treatment. Human clinical trials have further supported the potential of MSC therapy for AD. Subcutaneous administration of human umbilical cord blood-derived MSCs (hUCB-MSCs) in adults with moderate-to-severe AD led to significant reductions in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scores and pruritus, with no serious adverse events reported.
The therapeutic benefits of MSCs are primarily attributed to their paracrine effects, wherein the secreted soluble factors modulate immune responses and promote tissue regeneration. MSC-derived conditioned media and exosomes have also been investigated for AD treatment. Studies have shown that conditioned media from MSCs can reduce inflammatory cytokine expression and serum IgE levels, improving AD-related lesions in murine models. Similarly, MSC-derived exosomes have demonstrated efficacy in reducing AD symptoms and inflammatory markers in both mice and humans.
The therapeutic effects of MSCs, as highlighted in this study, are closely related to the objectives of Novastem's stem cell therapies, which aim to regenerate and repair damaged tissues. MSCs' ability to modulate immune responses and promote tissue repair suggests that Novastem's stem cell treatments could potentially offer similar benefits for conditions characterized by chronic inflammation and tissue degeneration, such as atopic dermatitis.
- Mechanism of Action: MSCs modulate immune responses through paracrine signaling, reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair.
- Clinical Benefits: MSC therapy has shown significant improvements in reducing AD severity and pruritus in both preclinical and clinical studies.
- Potential for Broad Application: The success of MSC therapy in treating AD suggests its applicability to other inflammatory and immune-mediated conditions.
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This review by Najera and Hao examines the therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in treating atopic dermatitis (AD). AD is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting humans and animals, characterized by severe itching and lesions. Conventional treatments offer only temporary relief and can have side effects. MSCs, due to their immunomodulatory properties and ability to be derived from various tissues, present a promising alternative. The paper details the multifactorial pathogenesis of AD, including genetic predisposition and immune dysregulation involving Th1 and Th2 cells. MSCs can modulate both innate and adaptive immune responses, promoting anti-inflammatory effects and tissue repair through their secreted factors. Preclinical studies in rodent models and clinical trials in dogs and humans have demonstrated the efficacy of MSCs and MSC-derived conditioned media and exosomes in alleviating AD symptoms. These findings suggest that MSC-based therapies could be a valuable addition to current AD treatment strategies.
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have emerged as a promising therapeutic tool for various immune-mediated disorders, including atopic dermatitis (AD). AD is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin condition that affects a significant portion of the population worldwide. Traditional treatments for AD, such as glucocorticoids and immunotherapies, often provide only temporary relief and can cause undesirable side effects. In this comprehensive review, Najera and Hao explore the recent advances in MSC therapy for AD, focusing on the immunomodulatory properties of MSCs and their application in preclinical and clinical studies.
MSCs are multipotent stem cells capable of differentiating into various cell types, including osteocytes, adipocytes, and chondrocytes. They can be isolated from multiple tissue sources such as bone marrow, adipose tissue, and umbilical cord blood. MSCs exhibit unique immunosuppressive properties, making them suitable for allogeneic transplantation. They do not express major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II surface antigens and have low levels of MHC class I antigens, reducing the risk of immune rejection. Additionally, MSCs secrete various bioactive molecules that modulate immune responses, promote angiogenesis, and support tissue repair.
In the context of AD, MSCs have shown considerable therapeutic potential in preclinical studies using rodent models. For instance, MSCs derived from human adipose tissue significantly reduced the severity of AD in mice through the inhibition of B lymphocyte proliferation and maturation via the COX-2 signaling pathway. Furthermore, preconditioning MSCs with mast cell granules enhanced their immunosuppressive effects, leading to greater amelioration of AD symptoms in murine models.
Clinical studies in dogs have also demonstrated the efficacy of MSC therapy for AD. Intravenous and intramuscular injections of allogeneic adipose-derived MSCs in dogs with refractory AD resulted in significant improvements in clinical severity scores and pruritus indices, with effects lasting up to six months post-treatment. Human clinical trials have further supported the potential of MSC therapy for AD. Subcutaneous administration of human umbilical cord blood-derived MSCs (hUCB-MSCs) in adults with moderate-to-severe AD led to significant reductions in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) scores and pruritus, with no serious adverse events reported.
The therapeutic benefits of MSCs are primarily attributed to their paracrine effects, wherein the secreted soluble factors modulate immune responses and promote tissue regeneration. MSC-derived conditioned media and exosomes have also been investigated for AD treatment. Studies have shown that conditioned media from MSCs can reduce inflammatory cytokine expression and serum IgE levels, improving AD-related lesions in murine models. Similarly, MSC-derived exosomes have demonstrated efficacy in reducing AD symptoms and inflammatory markers in both mice and humans.
The therapeutic effects of MSCs, as highlighted in this study, are closely related to the objectives of Novastem's stem cell therapies, which aim to regenerate and repair damaged tissues. MSCs' ability to modulate immune responses and promote tissue repair suggests that Novastem's stem cell treatments could potentially offer similar benefits for conditions characterized by chronic inflammation and tissue degeneration, such as atopic dermatitis.
#AtopicDermatitis #MesenchymalStemCells #Immunomodulation #SkinInflammation #StemCellTherapy #ChronicInflammation #RegenerativeMedicine