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World J Stem Cells. Apr 26, 2025; 17(4): 102923
Published online Apr 26, 2025. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v17.i4.102923
Published online Apr 26, 2025. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v17.i4.102923
Figure 1 Potential mechanisms of mesenchymal stem cell-based therapy for osteoarthritis.
Mesenchymal stem cells mitigate oxidative stress, cellular senescence, and apoptosis by restoring dysfunctional mitochondria in chondrocytes, thereby facilitating cartilage regeneration. Exosomes play a pivotal role in mediating the therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stem cells. MSC: Mesenchymal stem cell; ROS: Reactive oxygen species.
- Citation: Lu JS, Song CY, Cheng WJ, Wang KY. Mechanisms and challenges of mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. World J Stem Cells 2025; 17(4): 102923
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/full/v17/i4/102923.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.v17.i4.102923