Pain and lifestyle changes are common consequences of intervertebral disc degeneration(IVDD)and affect a large part of the aging population.The stemness of cells is exploited in the field of regenerative medicine as k...Pain and lifestyle changes are common consequences of intervertebral disc degeneration(IVDD)and affect a large part of the aging population.The stemness of cells is exploited in the field of regenerative medicine as key to treat degenerative diseases.Transplanted cells however often face delivery and survival challenges,especially in tissues with a naturally harsh microniche environment such as the intervertebral disc.Recent interest in the secretome of stem cells,especially cargo protected from microniche-related decay as frequently present in degenerating tissues,provides new means of rejuvenating ailing cells and tissues.Exosomes,a type of extracellular vesicles with purposeful cargo gained particular interest in conveying stem cell related attributes of rejuvenation,which will be discussed here in the context of IVDD.展开更多
基金supported by the Bayard and Virginia Clarkson Endowment Fund and NIH HD099588 both granted to Thomas Lufkin.
文摘Pain and lifestyle changes are common consequences of intervertebral disc degeneration(IVDD)and affect a large part of the aging population.The stemness of cells is exploited in the field of regenerative medicine as key to treat degenerative diseases.Transplanted cells however often face delivery and survival challenges,especially in tissues with a naturally harsh microniche environment such as the intervertebral disc.Recent interest in the secretome of stem cells,especially cargo protected from microniche-related decay as frequently present in degenerating tissues,provides new means of rejuvenating ailing cells and tissues.Exosomes,a type of extracellular vesicles with purposeful cargo gained particular interest in conveying stem cell related attributes of rejuvenation,which will be discussed here in the context of IVDD.
