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

Role of Stem Cells in Pathophysiology and Therapy of Spondyloarthropathies-New Therapeutic Possibilities?

Krajewska-Włodarczyk M., Owczarczyk-Saczonek A., Placek W., Osowski A., Engelgardt P., Wojtkiewicz J.

Narrative Review, published in Int J Mol Sci (2017) — 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
Int J Mol Sci (2017)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
29283375
PMCID
PMC5796030
DOI
10.3390/ijms19010080
Citations
18

Abstract (original English)

Considerable progress has been made recently in understanding the complex pathogenesis and treatment of spondyloarthropathies (SpA). Currently, along with traditional disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), TNF-α, IL-12/23 and IL-17 are available for treatment of such diseases as ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Although they adequately control inflammatory symptoms, they do not affect the abnormal bone formation processes associated with SpA. However, the traditional therapeutic approach does not cover the regenerative treatment of damaged tissues. In this regards, stem cells may offer a promising, safe and effective therapeutic option. The aim of this paper is to present the role of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) in pathogenesis of SpA and to highlight the opportunities for using stem cells in regenerative processes and in the treatment of inflammatory changes in articular structures.

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
Cartilage, ArticularDendritic CellsNeutrophilsMonocytesMacrophagesMesenchymal Stem CellsHumansSpondylarthropathiesOssification, HeterotopicTumor Necrosis Factor-alpha

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