Title:Mechanisms of Stem Cells and Their Secreted Exosomes in the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases
Volume: 19
Issue: 11
Author(s): Shu-Qian Lin, Kai Wang, Xing-Hua Pan and Guang-Ping Ruan*
Affiliation:
- Basic Medical Laboratory, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, PLA, Kunming, 650032, Yunnan
Province, China
- Stem Cells and Immune Cells Biomedical Techniques Integrated Engineering Laboratory of
State and Regions, Kunming, China
Keywords:
Hematopoietic stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, inflammatory bowel disease, therapy, exosome.
Abstract: Stem cells play a therapeutic role in many diseases by virtue of their strong self-renewal
and differentiation abilities, especially in the treatment of autoimmune diseases. At present, the
mechanism of the stem cell treatment of autoimmune diseases mainly relies on their immune regulation
ability, regulating the number and function of auxiliary cells, anti-inflammatory factors and
proinflammatory factors in patients to reduce inflammation. On the other hand, the stem cell-
derived secretory body has weak immunogenicity and low molecular weight, can target the site
of injury, and can extend the length of its active time in the patient after combining it with the
composite material. Therefore, the role of secretory bodies in the stem cell treatment of autoimmune
diseases is increasingly important.