Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewPubMed

Stem Cells in Bone Tissue Engineering: Progress, Promises and Challenges.

Augustine R., Gezek M., Nikolopoulos VK., Buck PL., Bostanci NS., Camci-Unal G.

Narrative Review, published in Stem Cell Rev Rep (2024) — 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 C · Early human research exploring benefits
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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Stem Cell Rev Rep (2024)
Country
United States
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
39028416
PMCID
PMC13135464
DOI
10.1007/s12015-024-10738-y
NCT
NCT01159899
Citations
20

Abstract (original English)

Bone defects from accidents, congenital conditions, and age-related diseases significantly impact quality of life. Recent advancements in bone tissue engineering (TE) involve biomaterial scaffolds, patient-derived cells, and bioactive agents, enabling functional bone regeneration. Stem cells, obtained from numerous sources including umbilical cord blood, adipose tissue, bone marrow, and dental pulp, hold immense potential in bone TE. Induced pluripotent stem cells and genetically modified stem cells can also be used. Proper manipulation of physical, chemical, and biological stimulation is crucial for their proliferation, maintenance, and differentiation. Stem cells contribute to osteogenesis, osteoinduction, angiogenesis, and mineralization, essential for bone regeneration. This review provides an overview of the latest developments in stem cell-based TE for repairing and regenerating defective bones.

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
HumansTissue EngineeringBone RegenerationBone and BonesStem CellsAnimalsTissue ScaffoldsCell DifferentiationOsteogenesis

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