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SynthesisReproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E2025

The effectiveness of stem cell‑derived extracellular vesicles therapy for intrauterine adhesions: a meta-analysis of preclinical studies.

Yuanyuan Sun, Yan Luo, Jinyao Ning, Yitong Chai, Jingjing Chen, Fen Xiao, Ge Li, Xu Zhou, Fen Tian, Bin Xu and 5 more

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Synthesis in Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

15 authors.

Yuanyuan Sun *Department of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
Yan Luo *Department of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
Jinyao Ning *Department of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
Yitong ChaiDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
Jingjing ChenDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
Fen XiaoDepartment of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410011, China.
Ge LiDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
Xu ZhouDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
Fen TianDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
Bin XuDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
Qiong ZhangDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
Hankun SuDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
Jing ZhaoDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
Yanping LiDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
Hui LiDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China. Huili257@csu.edu.cn.

Funding

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2022M713522Excellent Young Scientists Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82301835Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University 1053320222496Innovation and entrepreneurship training program for college student S202410533049Innovation and entrepreneurship training program for college student S202510533012National Natural Science Foundation of China 82371682Science Foundation For Excellent Young Scholars of Hunan Province 2024JJ4091Science Foundation for Young Scholars of Hunan Province 2023JJ40956Young Investigator Grant of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University 2021Q03
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe therapeutic potential of stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) for intrauterine adhesions (IUA) has attracted increasing preclinical investigation, yet a comprehensive and up-to-date meta-analysis is currently lacking. Before moving forward with clinical applications, it is essential to fully understand the impact of stem cell-derived EVs on IUA.

methodsPubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science were searched up to May 19th 2025. Trial sequential analysis was conducted to evaluate outcomes, while sensitivity analysis and publication bias assessment were conducted using Stata 14.

resultsAcross 26 studies (899 animals), our analyses have uncovered several important findings as the following: stem cell-derived EVs significantly improved the number of endometrial glands (SMD = 3.78; 95% CI: 2.62 ~ 4.93; P < 0.00001); endometrial thickness (SMD = 2.65; 95% CI: 1.90 ~ 3.40; P < 0.00001) and the number of embryos (SMD = 2.00; 95% CI: 1.02 ~ 2.97; P = 0.0004); fibrosis reduction (SMD = -3.25; 95% CI: -4.24~ -2.26; P < 0.00001) in IUA animal models. EVs downregulated fibrosis markers (TGF-β1, α-SMA, Col-1) and upregulated vascularization (VEGF) and proliferation (Ki67) genes.

conclusionsStem cell-derived EVs demonstrate safety and efficacy in treating IUA animal models, with potential improvements in fertility outcomes.

Indexed as

Extracellular VesiclesStem CellsUterine DiseasesAnimalsEndometriumFemaleTissue AdhesionsTreatment OutcomeUterusExtracellular vesiclesIntrauterine adhesionsMeta-analysisTrial sequential analysis

Identifiers

PMID40804676
PMCPMC12345020

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