Objective To introduce the research of mesenchymal stemcells(MSCs) transplantation for treating intervertebral disc degeneration. Methods The recent original articles about the MSCs transplantation for treating intervertebral disc degeneration were extensively reviewed. Results Transplanted MSCs in intervertebral disc can express chrondcyte-like phenotype in certain conditions, increase matrix synthesis and release intervertebral disc degeneration. Conclusion MSCs transplantation for treating intervertebral disc degeneration may be a future approach.
Citation： LIANG Tao,LIU Hao.. ADVANCES OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS TRANSPLANTATION FOR TREATING INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2007, 21(5): 502-506. doi: Copy