Equine cellular therapy–from stall to bench to bedside?
Abstract: Pioneering clinical stem cell research is being performed in the horse, a recipient of cutting edge veterinary medicine as well as a unique animal model, paving the way for human medical applications. Although demonstrable progress has been made on the clinical front, in vitro characterization of equine stem cells is still in comparatively early stages. To translate the promising results of clinical stem cell therapy in the horse, advances must be made in the characterization of equine stem cells. Aiming to improve communication between veterinarians and other natural scientists, this review gives an overview of veterinary "bedside" achievements, focusing on stem cell therapies in equine orthopedics as well as the current state of in vitro characterization of equine multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and equine embryonic stem cells (ESCs).
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Publication Date: 2012-10-18 PubMed ID: 23081833DOI: 10.1002/cyto.a.22216Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article presents cutting-edge clinical stem cell research in horses, which sets a foundation for implications in human medicine. Emphasis is on advancements in characterizing equine stem cells for translation to effective clinical therapy, with a specific focus on stem cell therapies for equine orthopedics and in-vitro development of equine multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells and equine embryonic stem cells.
Stem Cell Research in Horses
- The research discusses developing pioneering clinical stem cell research in horses, known for receiving top-tier veterinary care.
- The research’s underlying aim is to create developments which can be applied to human medical diagnoses and therapies.
- Progress in clinical front is evident; however, the in-vitro characterization of equine stem cells is still in comparatively early stages.
- The ultimate goal is to advance characterizations of equine stem cells so that promising clinical results can be translated into effective therapy.
Focus on Stem Cell Therapies in Equine Orthopedics
- The article places specific emphasis on stem cell therapies in the field of equine orthopedics.
- The purpose is to improve treatments for horses with orthopedic conditions and, by extension, potentially adapt and translate these therapies for use in human medicine.
In-vitro Development of Equine Stem Cells
- The article also explores the state of in-vitro development of equine multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and equine embryonic stem cells (ESCs).
- These categories of stem cells hold significant potential for development and implementation of new cell-based therapies in veterinary medicine.
- Progress and advancements made in the molecular and cellular understandings in horse biology can potentially be applied to improve stem cell treatments in human medicine.
Purpose and Communication
- The paper also aims to improve communication between veterinarians and other natural scientists.
- By presenting this cutting-edge research in a digestible manner, it seeks to facilitate conversation and encourage collaborations across different scientific fields.
Cite This Article
APA
Burk J, Badylak SF, Kelly J, Brehm W.
(2012).
Equine cellular therapy–from stall to bench to bedside?
Cytometry A, 83(1), 103-113.
https://doi.org/10.1002/cyto.a.22216 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Clinic for Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy / trends
- Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy / veterinary
- Embryonic Stem Cells / cytology
- Embryonic Stem Cells / transplantation
- Horse Diseases / therapy
- Horses
- Immunophenotyping
- In Vitro Techniques
- Multipotent Stem Cells / cytology
- Multipotent Stem Cells / transplantation
- Orthopedics / methods
- Orthopedics / veterinary
- Veterinary Medicine / trends
Citations
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