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The therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stromal cell secretome in treating spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects in dogs.

Casado-Santos A., González-Cubero E., García-Rodríguez MB., Carrera-Serna Á., González-Fernández ML., Villar-Suárez V.

Animal Study, published in Res Vet Sci (2025) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Animal Study
Journal
Res Vet Sci (2025)
Country
England
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
39923345
DOI
10.1016/j.rvsc.2025.105559

Abstract (original English)

Corneal ulcers in dogs pose a significant challenge in veterinary ophthalmology, often leading to prolonged visual impairment and discomfort. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cell (ASCs) secretome as a treatment for complicated corneal ulcers in dogs. Ten dogs with spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects, were treated with topical application of ASC secretome eye drops. Our results showed that secretome therapy facilitated complete healing of all corneal ulcers within 4 weeks, with an average healing time of 1.2 weeks. Notably, secretome treatment was effective even in cases that had previously failed to respond to conventional therapies. Clinical signs such as blepharospasm, conjunctival hyperemia, and photophobia were alleviated promptly following secretome administration. Secretome therapy was well-tolerated, with no adverse reactions reported, further supporting its safety profile. The findings suggest that ASC secretome represents a promising cell-free and minimally invasive therapeutic approach for the treatment of complicated corneal ulcers in dogs.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is preclinical work; animal or laboratory results cannot be applied to humans.

Evidence level

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

How we grade evidence
AnimalsDogsDog DiseasesCorneal UlcerMesenchymal Stem CellsMaleSecretomeFemaleEpithelium, CornealOphthalmic Solutions

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