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ReviewJournal of translational medicine2026

Low oxygen preconditioning of umbilical cord MSCs: from biological to mechanistic innovation.

Maryam Hazeri, Wan Safwani Wan Kamarul Zaman, Morvarid Akhavan Rezaei, Pezhman Hafez, Tan Xin Yee, Rashidi Dzul Keflee, Hanita Mohd Hussin, Muhammad Al Bunyamin Abdul Rahman

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Maryam HazeriYakin Medic Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Maryamhazeri.1983@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-6551-2179
Wan Safwani Wan Kamarul ZamanDepartment of Pharmaceutical Life Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia. wansafwani@um.edu.my.
Morvarid Akhavan RezaeiYakin Medic Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Pezhman HafezYakin Medic Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tan Xin YeeYakin Medic Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Rashidi Dzul KefleeYakin Medic Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Hanita Mohd HussinYakin Medic Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Muhammad Al Bunyamin Abdul RahmanYakin Medic Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Abstract

backgroundUmbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) represent a highly promising resource for regenerative medicine due to their potent immunomodulatory and proliferative capabilities, low immunogenicity, and ease of non-invasive collection. However, the low-oxygen (hypoxic) conditions these cells naturally experience are not adequately reproduced in standard in vitro culture systems. MAIN BODY: This review explores the impact of hypoxic preconditioning on UC-MSCs, with a particular focus on how reduced oxygen levels influence their biological traits and enhance their therapeutic potential. It also covers various methods for inducing hypoxia in vitro, including hypoxic chambers, chemical mimetics, three-dimensional culture systems, and also discusses physiological oxygen gradients and molecular pathways, notably hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs). Evidence shows that hypoxic preconditioning improves UC-MSCs’ differentiation capacity, anti-inflammatory functions, survival, and resilience to oxidative stress.

conclusionsCollectively, these findings support the incorporation of hypoxic preconditioning into UC-MSC manufacturing and processing protocols to maximize their therapeutic efficacy and translational potential in regenerative medicine and cell-based therapies.

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Mesenchymal Stem CellsOxygenUmbilical CordAnimalsCell DifferentiationCell HypoxiaHumansOxygenCell survival and proliferationHypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs)Hypoxia preconditioningImmunomodulationStem cell therapyUmbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs)

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