Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewEurope PMC

Stem Cells in Bone Regeneration

Walmsley GG., Ransom RC., Zielins ER., Leavitt T., Flacco JS., Hu MS.

Narrative Review, published in Stem Cell Rev Rep (2016) — 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.

  • Level A · Stronger Clinical Evidence
  • Level B · Emerging clinical evidence with positive signals
  • Level C · Early human research exploring benefits
  • Level D · Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studies
  • Emerging · Emerging topic under active research
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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Stem Cell Rev Rep (2016)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
27250635
PMCID
PMC5053855
DOI
10.1007/s12015-016-9665-5
Citations
118

Abstract (original English)

Bone has the capacity to regenerate and repair itself. However, this capacity may be impaired or lost depending on the size of the defect or the presence of certain disease states. In this review, we discuss the key principles underlying bone healing, efforts to characterize bone stem and progenitor cell populations, and the current status of translational and clinical studies in cell-based bone tissue engineering. Though barriers to clinical implementation still exist, the application of stem and progenitor cell populations to bone engineering strategies has the potential to profoundly impact regenerative medicine.

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
Bone and BonesStem CellsAnimalsHumansTissue EngineeringRegenerative MedicineBone Regeneration

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