Method standardization of secretome production, collection, and characterization: New insights and challenges

Stem cell transplantation remains at the centre of regenerative therapy. Recent, studies have demonstrated that the therapeutic effect of stem cells originates from paracrine reactions from cellular products (secretome) rather than direct cell differentiation. The secretome (cell-free therapy) has t...

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Main Authors: Nivisti Singh, Yahya E. Choonara, Pradeep Kumar
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Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
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description Stem cell transplantation remains at the centre of regenerative therapy. Recent, studies have demonstrated that the therapeutic effect of stem cells originates from paracrine reactions from cellular products (secretome) rather than direct cell differentiation. The secretome (cell-free therapy) has the potential to eliminate the various challenges stem cell therapy encounters including apoptotic, inflammation, and non-immunogenic effects. Cell-free therapy is a new emerging field with the number of clinical trials slowly increasing, however, vast research currently is required in this field regarding standardization of protocols used to obtain the secretome. The recent progression of research in secretome production and characterization has created new perceptions of cellular communication and protein dynamics. Standard methods of secretome production, reproducibility, optimization, and bulk production remain a major challenge for scientists. Precise identification of biomarkers and therapeutic targets, through bioinformatics, mass spectrometry, and cell-based systems are promising techniques addressing these limitations. Therefore, this review aims to report on the methods for secretome production, collection, and characterization. Breakthroughs in this field of research will open the doors for personalized medicine, regenerative therapies, and other biotechnological applications.
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spelling doaj-art-94afc213ecee459aa7c909e915dfca412025-08-20T02:15:37ZengElsevierRegenerative Therapy2352-32042025-06-012946647310.1016/j.reth.2025.04.005Method standardization of secretome production, collection, and characterization: New insights and challengesNivisti Singh0Yahya E. Choonara1Pradeep Kumar2Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South AfricaCorresponding author.; Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South AfricaCorresponding author.; Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South AfricaStem cell transplantation remains at the centre of regenerative therapy. Recent, studies have demonstrated that the therapeutic effect of stem cells originates from paracrine reactions from cellular products (secretome) rather than direct cell differentiation. The secretome (cell-free therapy) has the potential to eliminate the various challenges stem cell therapy encounters including apoptotic, inflammation, and non-immunogenic effects. Cell-free therapy is a new emerging field with the number of clinical trials slowly increasing, however, vast research currently is required in this field regarding standardization of protocols used to obtain the secretome. The recent progression of research in secretome production and characterization has created new perceptions of cellular communication and protein dynamics. Standard methods of secretome production, reproducibility, optimization, and bulk production remain a major challenge for scientists. Precise identification of biomarkers and therapeutic targets, through bioinformatics, mass spectrometry, and cell-based systems are promising techniques addressing these limitations. Therefore, this review aims to report on the methods for secretome production, collection, and characterization. Breakthroughs in this field of research will open the doors for personalized medicine, regenerative therapies, and other biotechnological applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352320425000811SecretomeCell cultureTherapyProductionCollectionCharacterization
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Yahya E. Choonara
Pradeep Kumar
Method standardization of secretome production, collection, and characterization: New insights and challenges
Regenerative Therapy
Secretome
Cell culture
Therapy
Production
Collection
Characterization
title Method standardization of secretome production, collection, and characterization: New insights and challenges
title_full Method standardization of secretome production, collection, and characterization: New insights and challenges
title_fullStr Method standardization of secretome production, collection, and characterization: New insights and challenges
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title_short Method standardization of secretome production, collection, and characterization: New insights and challenges
title_sort method standardization of secretome production collection and characterization new insights and challenges
topic Secretome
Cell culture
Therapy
Production
Collection
Characterization
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