Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2025, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (25): 5414-5421.doi: 10.12307/2025.521

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Action mechanism and progress of stem cells against ovarian granulosa cell senescence

Lin Meiyu1, 2, 3, Zhao Xilong1, 2, 3, Gao Jing1, 2, 3, Zhao Jing1, 2, 3, Ruan Guangping1, 2, 3   

  1. 1Basic Medical Laboratory of 920 Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of Chinese PLA, Kunming 650032, Yunnan Province, China; 2Integrated Engineering Research Center of Cell Biological Medicine of State and Regions, Kunming 650032, Yunnan Province, China; 3Transfer Medicine Key Laboratory of Cell Therapy Technology of Yunan Province, Kunming 650032, Yunnan Province, China
  • Received:2024-04-29 Accepted:2024-06-07 Online:2025-09-08 Published:2024-12-26
  • Contact: Ruan Guangping, MD, Associate chief physician, Basic Medical Laboratory of 920 Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of Chinese PLA, Kunming 650032, Yunnan Province, China; Integrated Engineering Research Center of Cell Biological Medicine of State and Regions, Kunming 650032, Yunnan Province, China; Transfer Medicine Key Laboratory of Cell Therapy Technology of Yunan Province, Kunming 650032, Yunnan Province, China
  • About author:Lin Meiyu, Master candidate, Basic Medical Laboratory of 920 Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of Chinese PLA, Kunming 650032, Yunnan Province, China; Integrated Engineering Research Center of Cell Biological Medicine of State and Regions, Kunming 650032, Yunnan Province, China; Transfer Medicine Key Laboratory of Cell Therapy Technology of Yunan Province, Kunming 650032, Yunnan Province, China
  • Supported by:
    Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Plan Major Science and Technology Project, No. 2018ZF007 (to PXH); Yunnan Provincial Key Project, No. 202101AS070039 (to RGP); 920 Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of Chinese PLA, No. 2020YGD12 (to RGP) 

Abstract: BACKGROUND: As an emerging treatment method, stem cell therapy is expected to improve the ovarian environment, delays the aging of ovarian granulosa cells, and brings new hope to older pregnant women.
OBJECTIVE: To review the mechanism and research progress of stem cells against ovarian granulosa cell senescence.
METHODS: CNKI and PubMed databases were retrieved for articles on stem cell therapy for ovarian granulosa cell senescence. Chinese and English search terms were “stem cells, ovary granulosa cells, aging.” Finally, 67 articles were included for analysis. 
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) This review summarizes five mechanisms of ovarian granulosa cell senescence: DNA damage and decreased repair capacity, oxidative stress, impaired mitochondrial function, inflammatory response, and changes in hormone levels. (2) This article summarizes five main mechanisms of stem cells in the treatment of ovarian granulosa cell senescence: promoting proliferation and inhibiting apoptosis, differentiation potential and regeneration ability, secreting factors, anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory response, and immune regulation. (3) At present, there are various types of stem cells that can cooperate to treat ovarian granulosa cell senescence through a variety of ways, and stem cell therapy has broad prospects in restoring female fertility.

Key words: stem cell, ovarian granulosa cell, aging, mechanism, oxidative stress, inhibition of apoptosis, cytokine, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory response

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