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World J Stem Cells. Aug 26, 2024; 16(8): 780-783
Published online Aug 26, 2024. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v16.i8.780
Mesenchymal stem cells: A promising therapeutic avenue for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Chun-Han Cheng, Wen-Rui Hao, Tzu-Hurng Cheng
Chun-Han Cheng, Department of Medical Education, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
Wen-Rui Hao, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei 23561, Taiwan
Wen-Rui Hao, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11002, Taiwan
Tzu-Hurng Cheng, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404328, Taiwan
Co-first authors: Chun-Han Cheng and Wen-Rui Hao.
Author contributions: Cheng CH and Hao WR contributed equally to this editorial; Cheng CH, Hao WR, and Cheng TH have contributed to this editorial; Cheng CH and Hao WR primarily responsible for writing; Cheng TH overseeing revisions. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Tzu-Hurng Cheng, PhD, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, No. 91 Xueshi Road, North District, Taichung 404328, Taiwan. thcheng@mail.cmu.edu.tw
Received: June 28, 2024
Revised: July 24, 2024
Accepted: August 9, 2024
Published online: August 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) constitute a promising therapy for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Expanding upon insights from the forthcoming study by Jiang et al. MSCs demonstrate potent immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects and can promote liver tissue regeneration. Addressing challenges such as MSC heterogeneity and ensuring long-term safety through standardized protocols are crucial to harnessing the full therapeutic potential of MSCs in clinical settings.