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ReviewStem cell research & therapy2025

Advancements in mesenchymal stromal cells for treating connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease: from basic research to clinical application.

Jiao Yuan, Yan-Li Yang, Ya-Lin Zhao, Yu-Wei Xu, Lei Wang, Jin-Fang Gao

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Review in Stem cell research & therapy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 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

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Jiao Yuan *Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences; Tongji Shanxi Hospital, No.99 Longcheng Street, Taiyuan, 030032, Shanxi, China.
Yan-Li Yang *Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences; Tongji Shanxi Hospital, No.99 Longcheng Street, Taiyuan, 030032, Shanxi, China.
Ya-Lin Zhao *Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences; Tongji Shanxi Hospital, No.99 Longcheng Street, Taiyuan, 030032, Shanxi, China.
Yu-Wei XuThird Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences; Tongji Shanxi Hospital, No.99 Longcheng Street, Taiyuan, 030032, Shanxi, China.
Lei WangThird Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences; Tongji Shanxi Hospital, No.99 Longcheng Street, Taiyuan, 030032, Shanxi, China.
Jin-Fang GaoThird Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences; Tongji Shanxi Hospital, No.99 Longcheng Street, Taiyuan, 030032, Shanxi, China. 77339558@qq.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5258-6881

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a common complication associated with connective tissue disease (CTD). It is characterized by a progressive decline in lung function, significantly affecting prognosis and potentially leading to respiratory failure or even death. The primary pathological mechanisms behind ILD include abnormal immune system activation and pulmonary fibrosis. Current treatment options primarily include immunosuppressive agents, antifibrotic drugs, and oxygen therapy to alleviate symptoms. However, these treatments have notable limitations, including individual variability and uncertain long-term effectiveness, which pose significant challenges in managing CTD-associated ILD (CTD-ILD).In recent years, Mesenchymal Stromal Cells (MSCs) have gained considerable attention as a promising therapeutic option for CTD-ILD. This is due to their immunomodulatory, antifibrotic, and tissue repair properties. Both clinical and preclinical studies have shown the therapeutic potential of MSCs in this context. However, this article also discusses the challenges and limitations of MSC-based therapies, highlighting the need for further clinical studies to validate their effectiveness.

Indexed as

Connective Tissue DiseasesLung Diseases, InterstitialMesenchymal Stem CellsMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationAnimalsHumansAntifibroticConnective tissue diseaseInterstitial lung diseaseMesenchymal stromal cells

Identifiers

PMID40859307
PMCPMC12382037

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