Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2023, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (15): 2404-2411.doi: 10.12307/2023.362

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Feasibility and advantages of mesenchymal stem cells for repairing Achilles tendon injury

Li Wei1, Lin Meina2, Lu Yongping2, Sui Yu2, Jiang Miao1, 2   

  1. 1Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110115, Liaoning Province, China; 2NHC Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health and Medical Genetics (China Medical University) & Liaoning Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health, Liaoning Research Institute of Family Planning, Department of Eugenics and Genetics, Reproductive Hospital Affiliated to China Medical University, Shenyang 110031, Liaoning Province, China
  • Received:2022-05-05 Accepted:2022-06-23 Online:2023-05-28 Published:2022-10-18
  • Contact: Jiang Miao, Master, Researcher, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110115, Liaoning Province, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health and Medical Genetics (China Medical University) & Liaoning Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health, Liaoning Research Institute of Family Planning, Department of Eugenics and Genetics, Reproductive Hospital Affiliated to China Medical University, Shenyang 110031, Liaoning Province, China
  • About author:Li Wei, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110115, Liaoning Province, China
  • Supported by:
    Liaoning Provincial Key Research & Development Program, No. 2017020199-201 (to JM)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Achilles tendon is a common site of injury in sports, especially in excessive or improper sports, which is more likely to be affected and difficult to recover after injury. To find a safe, effective, and rapid repair method is always the direction of clinical treatment of Achilles tendon injury, but the effect is not ideal. In recent years, due to the strong repair potential, mesenchymal stem cells have been tried to be used in the treatment of a variety of diseases, and some studies have applied mesenchymal stem cells to repair Achilles tendon injury, with good results.  
OBJECTIVE: To review the application of mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow, adipose tissue, and tendon in the treatment of Achilles tendon injury, and explore the feasibility and advantages of mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of Achilles tendon injury, providing a new idea for the treatment of Achilles tendon injury.
METHODS: The articles included in CNKI database, Wanfang database, Baidu Academic Database, Web of Science database, PubMed database and Google Academic Database were searched by computer. The Chinese and English search terms were “Achilles tendon, Achilles tendon injury, Achilles tendon rupture, stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, MSCs, biological materials, tissue engineering”. The screened articles were sorted out and summarized, and those that did not meet the inclusion criteria were excluded. Finally, 101 articles were selected for review.  
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The application of mesenchymal stem cells from different tissues independently or in combination with biomaterials is beneficial for tendon injury repair, but the specific mechanisms involved are not clear, which may include the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into tendon cells, regulation of growth factor release and tendon related gene expression. Finding the most suitable seed cells and biomaterials for the treatment of Achilles tendon injury is the key to tissue engineering repair of Achilles tendon.

Key words: Achilles tendon injury, mesenchymal stem cell, biological derived material, polymer material, review

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