Pyroptosis: candidate key targets for mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes for the treatment of bone-related diseases

Abstract Bone-related diseases impact a large portion of the global population and, due to their high disability rates and limited treatment options, pose significant medical and economic challenges. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can differentiate into multiple cell types and offer strong regenerati...

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Main Authors: Haiming Li, Peng Zhang, Minghui Lin, Kang Li, Cunxin Zhang, Xiao He, Kai Gao
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-025-04167-y
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author Haiming Li
Peng Zhang
Minghui Lin
Kang Li
Cunxin Zhang
Xiao He
Kai Gao
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Peng Zhang
Minghui Lin
Kang Li
Cunxin Zhang
Xiao He
Kai Gao
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description Abstract Bone-related diseases impact a large portion of the global population and, due to their high disability rates and limited treatment options, pose significant medical and economic challenges. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can differentiate into multiple cell types and offer strong regenerative potential, making them promising for treating various diseases. However, issues with the immune response and cell survival limit the effectiveness of cell transplantation. This has led to increased interest in cell-free stem cell therapy, particularly the use of exosomes, which is the most studied form of this approach. Exosomes are extracellular vesicles that contain proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids and play a key role in cell communication and material exchange. Pyroptosis, a form of cell death involved in innate immunity, is also associated with many diseases. Studies have shown that MSC-derived exosomes have therapeutic potential for treating a range of conditions by regulating inflammation and pyroptosis. This study explored the role of MSC-derived exosomes in modulating pyroptosis to improve the treatment of bone-related diseases.
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spelling doaj-art-15abcafd8df040f0b4ff0e2f284eb9992025-08-20T02:13:19ZengBMCStem Cell Research & Therapy1757-65122025-02-0116112010.1186/s13287-025-04167-yPyroptosis: candidate key targets for mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes for the treatment of bone-related diseasesHaiming Li0Peng Zhang1Minghui Lin2Kang Li3Cunxin Zhang4Xiao He5Kai Gao6Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineDepartment of OrthopaedicsShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineDepartment of Spine SurgeryDepartment of Spine SurgeryDepartment of OrthopaedicsShandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineAbstract Bone-related diseases impact a large portion of the global population and, due to their high disability rates and limited treatment options, pose significant medical and economic challenges. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can differentiate into multiple cell types and offer strong regenerative potential, making them promising for treating various diseases. However, issues with the immune response and cell survival limit the effectiveness of cell transplantation. This has led to increased interest in cell-free stem cell therapy, particularly the use of exosomes, which is the most studied form of this approach. Exosomes are extracellular vesicles that contain proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids and play a key role in cell communication and material exchange. Pyroptosis, a form of cell death involved in innate immunity, is also associated with many diseases. Studies have shown that MSC-derived exosomes have therapeutic potential for treating a range of conditions by regulating inflammation and pyroptosis. This study explored the role of MSC-derived exosomes in modulating pyroptosis to improve the treatment of bone-related diseases.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-025-04167-yPyroptosisMesenchymal stem cellsExosomesOsteoarthritisSpinal cord injuryDisc herniation
spellingShingle Haiming Li
Peng Zhang
Minghui Lin
Kang Li
Cunxin Zhang
Xiao He
Kai Gao
Pyroptosis: candidate key targets for mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes for the treatment of bone-related diseases
Stem Cell Research & Therapy
Pyroptosis
Mesenchymal stem cells
Exosomes
Osteoarthritis
Spinal cord injury
Disc herniation
title Pyroptosis: candidate key targets for mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes for the treatment of bone-related diseases
title_full Pyroptosis: candidate key targets for mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes for the treatment of bone-related diseases
title_fullStr Pyroptosis: candidate key targets for mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes for the treatment of bone-related diseases
title_full_unstemmed Pyroptosis: candidate key targets for mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes for the treatment of bone-related diseases
title_short Pyroptosis: candidate key targets for mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes for the treatment of bone-related diseases
title_sort pyroptosis candidate key targets for mesenchymal stem cell derived exosomes for the treatment of bone related diseases
topic Pyroptosis
Mesenchymal stem cells
Exosomes
Osteoarthritis
Spinal cord injury
Disc herniation
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-025-04167-y
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