Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2013, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (49): 8615-8620.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.49.024

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Traditional Chinese medicine intervention for stem cell transplantation in the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases 

Wang Yan1, Xiong Jie2   

  1. 1Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Fifth Hospital of Tianjin, Tianjin  300450, China
    2Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Logistics University of PAPF, Tianjin  300162, China
  • Revised:2013-09-28 Online:2013-12-03 Published:2013-12-03
  • Contact: Ma Yan-lin, M.D., Associate professor, Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570102, Hainan Province, China mayanlinma@hotmail.com
  • About author:Zhao Xing★, Studying for master’s degree, Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou 570102, Hainan Province, China; First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan Province, China 1602830576@qq.com

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Stem cells under appropriate conditions can be induced to differentiate into neuron-like cells. Chinese herbs can function in cell proliferation and differentiation.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the interventional effects of traditional Chinese medicine on stem cell transplantation in the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases.
METHODS: Experimental studies concerning traditional Chinese medicine intervention for stem cell transplantation were retrieved and analyzed. Under specific conditions, stem cells can proliferate in vitro in a suspended or monolayer manner, and can be potentially induced to differentiate into neurons, oligodendrocytes and astrocytes, thereby providing basis for stem cell transplantation in the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases. We observed expressions of nestin, glial fibrillary acidic protein, and microtubule-associated protein expression for analysis of stem cell proliferation and differentiation.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Baicalin or Astragalus saponin Ⅳ can stimulate stem cells to differentiate into nerve cells in vitro. Naomaitong or danshen combined with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation can promote neurological recovery from cerebrovascular diseases in rats. Buyang Huanwu Decoction can significantly promote the proliferation of neural stem cells in the subventricular zone and neurological recovery after cerebral ischemia. Chinese herbs, such as Zhichan Decoction and Panax notoginseng, can promote survival of transplanted cells and prevent most cell apoptosis in the stem cell therapy for treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Therapy of benefiting qi and elevating yang or ginsenosides Rg1 combined with stem cell therapy can improve memory ability of dementia rats. Traditional Chinese medicine exerts a catalytic role in the stem cell therapy for cerebrovascular diseases.


中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:干细胞;骨髓干细胞;造血干细胞;脂肪干细胞;肿瘤干细胞;胚胎干细胞;脐带脐血干细胞;干细胞诱导;干细胞分化;组织工程


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Key words: stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, neural stem cells, drugs, Chinese herbal, cerebrovascular disorders

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