| Literature DB >> 31140074 |
Luane Lopes Pinheiro1, Ana Rita de Lima2, Érika Branco2.
Abstract
The lack of clear regulations for the use of veterinary stem cells has triggered the commercialization of unproven experimental therapies for companion animal diseases. Adult stem cells have complex biological characteristics that are directly related to the therapeutic application, but several questions remain to be answered. In order to regulate the use of these cells, well-conducted, controlled scientific studies that generate high-quality data should be performed, in order to assess the efficacy and safety of the intended treatment. This paper discusses the scientific challenges of mesenchymal stem cell therapy in veterinary regenerative medicine, and reviews published trials of adipose-tissue-derived stem cells in companion animal diseases that spontaneously occur.Keywords: Adipose-derived stem cell (ASC); Cat; Cell therapy; Dog; Small animal
Year: 2019 PMID: 31140074 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-019-09898-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Stem Cell Rev Rep ISSN: 2629-3277 Impact factor: 5.739