Jung Jae-Woo, Jeong Je Hoon, Ko Myeong Jin, Lee Byung-Jou, Kwon Woo-Keun, Jeon Sang Ryong, Lee Subum
Department of Neurosurgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Department of Neurosurgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea.
Korean J Neurotrauma. 2024 Dec 26;20(4):234-245. doi: 10.13004/kjnt.2024.20.e45. eCollection 2024 Dec.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains a significant clinical challenge, with no fully effective treatment available despite advancements in various therapeutic approaches. This review examines the emerging role of induced neural stem cells (iNSCs) as promising candidates for SCI treatment, highlighting their potential for direct neural regeneration and integration with host tissue. We explore the biology of iNSCs, their mechanisms of action, and their interactions with host tissue, including modulating inflammatory responses, promoting axonal growth, and reconstructing neural circuits. Additionally, the importance of administration route, optimal timing for transplantation, and potential adverse events are discussed to address key challenges in translating these therapies to clinical applications. The review also emphasizes recent innovations, such as combining iNSC transplantation with rehabilitative training and the integration of biomaterials and growth factors to enhance therapeutic efficacy. Although preclinical studies have demonstrated positive outcomes, larger, controlled trials and standardized protocols are essential for validating the safety and effectiveness of iNSC-based therapies for SCI patients.
脊髓损伤(SCI)仍然是一项重大的临床挑战,尽管各种治疗方法取得了进展,但仍没有完全有效的治疗方法。本综述探讨了诱导神经干细胞(iNSCs)作为脊髓损伤治疗有前景的候选者所发挥的新作用,强调了它们在直接神经再生以及与宿主组织整合方面的潜力。我们探讨了iNSCs的生物学特性、它们的作用机制以及它们与宿主组织的相互作用,包括调节炎症反应、促进轴突生长和重建神经回路。此外,还讨论了给药途径、移植的最佳时机以及潜在不良事件的重要性,以应对将这些疗法转化为临床应用中的关键挑战。该综述还强调了近期的创新,如将iNSC移植与康复训练相结合,以及整合生物材料和生长因子以提高治疗效果。尽管临床前研究已显示出积极的结果,但对于验证基于iNSC的疗法对脊髓损伤患者的安全性和有效性而言,更大规模的对照试验和标准化方案至关重要。