Regenerative Medicine Applied to Musculoskeletal Diseases in Equines: A Systematic Review.
Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries in horses have a great economic impact, predominantly affecting tendons, ligaments, and cartilage, which have limited natural regeneration. Cell therapy, which uses mesenchymal stem cells due to their tissue differentiation properties and anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory effects, aims to restore damaged tissue. In this manuscript, we performed a systematic review using the Parsifal tool, searching the PubMed and Web of Science databases for articles on regenerative medicine for equine musculoskeletal injuries. Our review covers 17 experimental clinical studies categorized by the therapeutic approach used: platelet-rich plasma, conditioned autologous serum, mesenchymal stem cells, and secretome. These therapies reduce healing time, promote regeneration of fibrocartilaginous tissue, improve cellular organization, and improve joint functionality and sustainability. In conclusion, regenerative therapies using platelet-rich plasma, conditioned autologous serum, equine mesenchymal stem cells, and the emerging field of the secretome represent a promising and highly effective approach for the treatment of joint pathologies in horses, implying a valuable advance in equine healthcare.
Publication Date: 2023-11-23
PubMed ID: 38133217PubMed Central: PMC10748126DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10120666Google Scholar: Lookup
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The researchers reviewed previous studies to understand the impact of regenerative therapies like platelet-rich plasma, conditioned autologous serum, and mesenchymal stem cells on musculoskeletal injuries in horses.
Objective of the Research
- This research was conducted to understand the efficiency and affectivity of various regenerative therapies, particularly platelet-rich plasma, conditioned autologous serum, and mesenchymal stem cells for musculoskeletal injuries in horses. Musculoskeletal damages in horses are common and have a significant economic burden, given their limited natural regeneration capabilities. The researchers aimed to evaluate the possible advantages regenerative medicine could offer in managing such injuries.
Methodology
- The researchers performed a systematic review of scientific literature available on PubMed and Web of Science databases. The review was conducted using Parsifal, a tool specifically designed for systematic literature reviews.
- The article covers 17 different clinical studies, all focused on regenerative therapy treatments for musculoskeletal injuries in horses.
Findings from the Review
- The review found that therapies such as platelet-rich plasma, conditioned autologous serum, mesenchymal stem cells, and the secretome were effective. They not only reduced the time taken for healing but also promoted regeneration of fibrocartilaginous tissue and improved the organization of the cells.
- These therapies also significantly improved joint functionality and sustainability, enhancing the overall quality of life for the horses post-treatment.
Conclusions
- In their conclusion, the researchers state that regenerative therapies hold a promising future in treating joint pathologies in horses. They imply a valuable advancement in equine healthcare.
- Therapies using platelet-rich plasma, conditioned autologous serum, equine mesenchymal stem cells, and the emerging field of the secretome show high effectiveness in treating such injuries.
Cite This Article
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Pu00e9rez Fraile A, Gonzu00e1lez-Cubero E, Martu00ednez-Flu00f3rez S, Olivera ER, Villar-Suu00e1rez V.
(2023).
Regenerative Medicine Applied to Musculoskeletal Diseases in Equines: A Systematic Review.
Vet Sci, 10(12), 666.
https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10120666
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Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Anatomy, Veterinary Faculty, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de Leu00f3n, 24007 Leu00f3n, Spain.
- Department of Anatomy, Veterinary Faculty, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de Leu00f3n, 24007 Leu00f3n, Spain.
- Department of Anatomy, Veterinary Faculty, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de Leu00f3n, 24007 Leu00f3n, Spain.
- Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), Veterinary Faculty, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de Leu00f3n, 24007 Leu00f3n, Spain.
- Department of Molecular Biology, Veterinary Faculty, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de Leu00f3n, 24007 Leu00f3n, Spain.
- Department of Anatomy, Veterinary Faculty, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de Leu00f3n, 24007 Leu00f3n, Spain.
- Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), Veterinary Faculty, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de Leu00f3n, 24007 Leu00f3n, Spain.
Conflict of Interest Statement
The authors declare no conflict of interest. The funders had no role in the design of the study; in the collection, analyses, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript; or in the decision to publish the results.
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