Mesenchymal stem cells: mechanisms of potential therapeutic benefit in ARDS and sepsis

Multipotent mesenchymal stem (stromal) cells (MSCs) have shown promising therapeutic effects in preclinical models of both acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and sepsis. Although initial research focused on the ability…

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Concise review: Mesenchymal stem cell treatment for ischemic kidney disease

Ischemic kidney diseases are common clinical entities that bear high mortality and morbidity and may lead to irreversible loss of kidney function. Their pathophysiology is multifaceted, involves complex hormonal-immunological-cellular interactions,…

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