Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewEurope PMCOpen access

Mesenchymal Stem Cells as a Bio Organ for Treatment of Female Infertility

Esfandyari S., Chugh RM., Park HS., Hobeika E., Ulin M., Al-Hendy A.

Narrative Review on Hair & Scalp, published in Cells (2020) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesEvidence level of this study

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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  • Level B · Emerging clinical evidence with positive signals
  • Level C · Early human research exploring benefits
  • Level D · Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studies
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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Cells (2020)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
33050021
PMCID
PMC7599919
DOI
10.3390/cells9102253
Citations
84

Abstract (original English)

Female infertility is a global medical condition that can be caused by various disorders of the reproductive system, including premature ovarian failure (POF), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, Asherman syndrome, and preeclampsia. It affects the quality of life of both patients and couples. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have received increasing attention as a potential cell-based therapy, with several advantages over other cell sources, including greater abundance, fewer ethical considerations, and high capacity for self-renewal and differentiation. Clinical researchers have examined the therapeutic use of MSCs in female infertility. In this review, we discuss recent studies on the use of MSCs in various reproductive disorders that lead to infertility. We also describe the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) and exosomal miRNAs in controlling MSC gene expression and driving MSC therapeutic outcomes. The clinical application of MSCs holds great promise for the treatment of infertility or ovarian insufficiency, and to improve reproductive health for a significant number of women worldwide.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is a narrative review: it collects no new patient data and does not systematically appraise evidence quality.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
Ovarian FollicleMesenchymal Stem CellsHumansInfertility, FemaleMicroRNAsMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationFemalePrimary Ovarian InsufficiencyExosome Multienzyme Ribonuclease Complex

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