Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2021, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (19): 3097-3102.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.3521

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Role and mechanism of exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells in reproductive system diseases

Zhao Shuangdan, Zheng Jiahua, Qi Wenbo, Huang Xianghua   

  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
  • Received:2020-04-11 Revised:2020-04-18 Accepted:2020-06-21 Online:2021-07-09 Published:2021-01-14
  • Contact: Huang Xianghua, MD, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China
  • About author:Zhao Shuangdan, PhD, Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Mesenchymal stem cells are one of the most commonly used cell types in regenerative medicine. In recent years, exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells play an important role in some reproductive diseases and have become a new hot spot of research in the field of reproductive medicine.
OBJECTIVE: To review the research progress of exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells in premature ovarian failure, polycystic ovary syndrome, intrauterine adhesions and common reproductive system tumors, and discuss the application and research of exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells in the future.
METHODS: The literature search was performed in PubMed and CNKI databases, and the key words were “mesenchymal stem cells, exosome, premature ovarian insufficiency, premature ovarian failure, polycystic ovary syndrome, intrauterine adhesions, endometrium, Asherman’s syndrome, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial carcinoma, embryo” in English and Chinese, respectively. Fifty-six articles were finally reviewed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells can not only be used as a therapeutic carrier for some reproductive diseases, but also become an important target for studying the pathogenesis of diseases. Exosome derived from mesenchymal stem cells is expected to become a new “cell-free” therapy for reproductive system diseases.

Key words: stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, exosomes, premature ovarian failure, polycystic ovary syndrome, intrauterine adhesions, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial carcinoma, reproductive system, review

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