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SynthesisCNS neuroscience & therapeutics2025

Efficacy and Potential Mechanisms of Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Ischemic Stroke in Animal Models: A Meta-Analysis.

Renli Wei, Minguang Yang, Yue Cao, Shuqian Qiu, Xu Fan, Muxuan Fang, Li Chen, Shaojie Cheng, Jianhong Li, Shenghang Zhang

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Synthesis in CNS neuroscience & therapeutics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Renli WeiFujian Key Laboratory of Aptamers Technology, Fuzhou General Teaching Hospital (The 900th Hospital), Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Minguang YangThe Institute of Rehabilitation Industry, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Yue CaoDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Fuzhou General Clinical Medical School, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Shuqian QiuFujian Key Laboratory of Aptamers Technology, Fuzhou General Teaching Hospital (The 900th Hospital), Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Xu FanFujian Key Laboratory of Aptamers Technology, Fuzhou General Teaching Hospital (The 900th Hospital), Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Muxuan FangFujian Key Laboratory of Aptamers Technology, Fuzhou General Teaching Hospital (The 900th Hospital), Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Li ChenFujian Key Laboratory of Aptamers Technology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army (PLA), Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Shaojie ChengFujian Key Laboratory of Aptamers Technology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army (PLA), Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Jianhong LiFujian Key Laboratory of Aptamers Technology, Fuzhou General Teaching Hospital (The 900th Hospital), Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
Shenghang ZhangFujian Key Laboratory of Aptamers Technology, Fuzhou General Teaching Hospital (The 900th Hospital), Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1602-7681

Funding

Fujian Clinical Research Center for Aptamer-based Precision Testing 2021Y2017the 900TH hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force 2021JQ13the 900TH hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force 2022QC04the innovation of science and Technology, Fujian province 2023Y9267the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82474616
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUmbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UCMSCs) have emerged as a promising treatment for ischemic stroke. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and potential mechanisms of UCMSCs in treating ischemic stroke.

methodsA systematic search of PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase was conducted up to April 25, 2024. Literature was screened based on the PICOS principle, with predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Relevant data were extracted and analyzed using Review Manager 5.4.

resultsOut of 1390 retrieved articles, 30 were included in the meta-analysis. UCMSCs significantly reduced infarct size and volume, improved neurological deficit scores, and facilitated neurobehavioral recovery. UCMSCs treatment also modulated inflammatory cytokine levels in brain tissue and serum, promoted microglial polarization, inhibited apoptosis, and increased vessel density in the peri-infarct tissue.

conclusionsUCMSCs administration significantly promoted the neurological function recovery after ischemic stroke. Their mechanisms of action may be related to immune response regulation, inhibition of apoptosis, and promotion of angiogenesis. These findings provide theoretical guidance for improving the quality of basic research and clinical translation.

Indexed as

Ischemic StrokeMesenchymal Stem CellsMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationUmbilical CordAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalHumansRecovery of FunctionTreatment Outcomeanimal studyischemic strokemeta‐analysisumbilical cord‐derived mesenchymal stem cells

Identifiers

PMID40202099
PMCPMC11979713

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