학술논문

Unveiling heterogeneity in MSCs: exploring marker-based strategies for defining MSC subpopulations
Document Type
article
Source
Journal of Translational Medicine, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-34 (2024)
Subject
Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells
MSCs
Subpopulation
Cell markers
Identity
Medicine
Language
English
ISSN
1479-5876
49779389
Abstract
Abstract Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) represent a heterogeneous cell population distributed throughout various tissues, demonstrating remarkable adaptability to microenvironmental cues and holding immense promise for disease treatment. However, the inherent diversity within MSCs often leads to variability in therapeutic outcomes, posing challenges for clinical applications. To address this heterogeneity, purification of MSC subpopulations through marker-based isolation has emerged as a promising approach to ensure consistent therapeutic efficacy. In this review, we discussed the reported markers of MSCs, encompassing those developed through candidate marker strategies and high-throughput approaches, with the aim of explore viable strategies for addressing the heterogeneity of MSCs and illuminate prospective research directions in this field.