Mesenchymal stem cells for tissue regeneration: ¿Why are they still an unfulfilled promise?

Células madre mesenquimales para la regeneración de tejidos: ¿Por qué siguen siendo una promesa sin cumplir?

Since they were initially identified more than 40 years ago, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were recognized as an important therapeutic alternative for diseases characterized by acute or chronic loss of tissue, thanks to their proliferation and differentiation ability, which would allow the replacement of lost cells and their structural and functional recuperation. Evidence suggesting the therapeutic potential of these cells for a vast group of diseases increases day by day, at least in preclinical experimental models. However, clinical trials have been unable to obtain consistent and categorical results to demonstrate this capacity. This review aims to provide, an overview on the current status of the conceptual development on the therapeutic properties of MSCs, and a critical analysis of some factors which have hindered the application of this therapeutic option in daily clinical practice.

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