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World J Stem Cells. Sep 26, 2017; 9(9): 144-151
Published online Sep 26, 2017. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v9.i9.144
Stem cell therapy for nerve injury
Sara Sayad Fathi, Arash Zaminy
Sara Sayad Fathi, Arash Zaminy, Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht 41996-13769, Iran
Arash Zaminy, Neuroscience Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht 41996-13769, Iran
Author contributions: Authors have contributed equally to the manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Arash Zaminy, PhD, Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht-Tehran Highway, Rasht 41996-13769, Iran. zaminy_a@gums.ac.ir
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Received: January 29, 2017
Peer-review started: February 13, 2017
First decision: May 11, 2017
Revised: June 29, 2017
Accepted: July 14, 2017
Article in press: July 17, 2017
Published online: September 26, 2017
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Core Tip

Core tip: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can differentiate into many kinds of cell types including Schwann cells (SCs). Since there are limitations for the use of SCs in nerve injuries, it is necessary to know about substitute cell types. So far different sources of MSCs such as embryonic stem cells, bone marrow MSCs, adipose-derived stem cells, etc. have been studied and the existence of beneficial effects on nerve regeneration after injury has been confirmed. Here in this paper, we have collected the latest updates on the use of MSCs from different sources in peripheral nerve regeneration.