Commentary on: Platelet-Rich Plasma and Stem Cells for Hair Growth: A Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. NP189-NP190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals Platelet-Rich Plasma and Micrografts Enriched with Autologous Human Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improve Hair Re-Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia. Biomolecular Pathway Analysis and Clinical Evaluation

Biomedicines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pietro Gentile ◽  
Maria G. Scioli ◽  
Alessandra Bielli ◽  
Barbara De Angelis ◽  
Ciro De Sio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Cellular Proliferation ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Dermal Papilla Cells ◽  
Molecular Pathway ◽  
Baseline Values

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) and Micrografts containing human follicle mesenchymal stem cells (HF-MSCs) were tried as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA). However, little to no work has yet to be seen wherein the bio-molecular pathway of HF-MSCs or PRP treatments were analyzed. The aims of this work are to report the clinical effectiveness of HF-MSCs and platelet-rich plasma evaluating and reviewing the most updated information related to the bio-molecular pathway. Twenty-one patients were treated with HF-MSCs injections and 57 patients were treated with A-PRP. The Wnt pathway and Platelet derived-growth factors effects were analyzed. 23 weeks after the last treatment with mean hair thickness increments (29 ± 5.0%) over baseline values for the targeted area. 12 weeks after the last injection with A-PRP mean hair count and hair density (31 ± 2%) increases significantly over baseline values. The increment of Wnt signaling in Dermal Papilla Cells evidently is one of the principal factors that enhances hair growth. Signaling from mesenchymal stem cells and platelet derived growth factors positively influences hair growth through cellular proliferation to prolong the anagen phase (FGF-7), inducing cell growth (ERK activation), stimulating hair follicle development (β-catenin), and suppressing apoptotic cues (Bcl-2 release and Akt activation).

Effect of Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Healing of Experimental Skin Burned Tissues: A Comparative Study in Adult Male Mice

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 740-754
Author(s):  
Heba Saad Eldien ◽  
Nashwa Mostafa ◽  
Ola Abd ElTawab ◽  
Hussein Hassan ◽  
Tarek Abd Elhamid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cells ◽  
Adult Male ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Male Mice ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem

scholarly journals Enhanced regeneration of bone defects using sintered porous Ti6Al4V scaffolds incorporated with mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 5128-5138
Author(s):  
Ji Li ◽  
Ketao Wang ◽  
Xiaowei Bai ◽  
Qi Wang ◽  
Ningyu Lv ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Regeneration ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Regeneration Of Bone

Porous Ti6AI4V scaffolds incorporated with MSC and PRP are more effective in enhancing the bone regeneration.

scholarly journals Systematic Review: Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Platelet-Rich Plasma and Biomaterials as New Regenerative Strategies in Chronic Skin Wounds and Soft Tissue Defects

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 1538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pietro Gentile ◽  
Simone Garcovich
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Stem Cells ◽  
Wound Healing ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Skin Wounds ◽  
Soft Tissue Defects ◽  
Chronic Skin ◽  
Tissue Defects

The number of clinical trials evaluating adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and biomaterials efficacy in regenerative plastic surgery has exponentially increased during the last ten years. AD-MSCs are easily accessible from various fat depots and show intrinsic plasticity in giving rise to cell types involved in wound healing and angiogenesis. AD-MSCs have been used in the treatment of soft tissue defects and chronic wounds, employed in conjunction with a fat grafting technique or with dermal substitute scaffolds and platelet-rich plasma. In this systematic review, an overview of the current knowledge on this topic has been provided, based on existing studies and the authors’ experience. A multistep search of the PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, PreMEDLINE, Ebase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Clinicaltrials.gov, Scopus database, and Cochrane databases has been performed to identify papers on AD-MSCs, PRP, and biomaterials used in soft tissue defects and chronic wounds. Of the 2136 articles initially identified, 422 articles focusing on regenerative strategies in wound healing were selected and, consequently, only 278 articles apparently related to AD-MSC, PRP, and biomaterials were initially assessed for eligibility. Of these, 85 articles were excluded as pre-clinical, experimental, and in vitro studies. For the above-mentioned reasons, 193 articles were selected; of this amount, 121 letters, expert opinions, commentary, and editorials were removed. The remaining 72 articles, strictly regarding the use of AD-MSCs, PRP, and biomaterials in chronic skin wounds and soft tissue defects, were analyzed. The studies included had to match predetermined criteria according to the patients, intervention, comparator, outcomes, and study design (PICOS) approach. The information analyzed highlights the safety and efficacy of AD-MSCs, PRP, and biomaterials on soft tissue defects and chronic wounds, without major side effects.

scholarly journals Mesenchymal Stem Cells Transplantation following Partial Hepatectomy: A New Concept to Promote Liver Regeneration—Systematic Review of the Literature Focused on Experimental Studies in Rodent Models

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis G. Papanikolaou ◽  
Charalambos Katselis ◽  
Konstantinos Apostolou ◽  
Themistoklis Feretis ◽  
Maria Lymperi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Liver Failure ◽  
Liver Regeneration ◽  
Partial Hepatectomy ◽  
Chronic Liver ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Chronic Liver Injury ◽  
Stem Cells Transplantation

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are an attractive source for regenerative medicine because they are easily accessible through minimally invasive methods and have the potential to enhance liver regeneration (LG) and improve liver function, following partial hepatectomy (PH) and acute or chronic liver injury. A systematic review of the literature was conducted for articles published up to September 1st, 2016, using the MEDLINE database. The keywords that were used in various combinations were as follows: “Mesenchymal stem cells”, “transplantation”, “stem cells”, “adipose tissue derived stem cells”, “bone marrow-derived stem cells”, “partial hepatectomy”, “acute liver failure”, “chronic liver failure”, “liver fibrosis”, “liver cirrhosis”, “rats”, “mice”, and “liver regeneration”. All introduced keywords were searched for separately in MeSH Database to control relevance and terminological accuracy and validity. A total of 41 articles were identified for potential inclusion and reviewed in detail. After a strict selection process, a total of 28 articles were excluded, leaving 13 articles to form the basis of this systematic review. MSCs transplantation promoted LG and improved liver function. Furthermore, MSCs had the ability to differentiate in hepatocyte-like cells, increase survival, and protect hepatocytes by paracrine mechanisms. MSCs transplantation may provide beneficial effects in the process of LG after PH and acute or chronic liver injury. They may represent a new therapeutic option to treat posthepatectomy acute liver failure.

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