Nair Ramya, Agarwal Prachi, Gadre Mrunmayi Ashish, Vasanthan Kirthanshri S, Seetharam Raviraja N
Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 5776104, India.
J Ovarian Res. 2025 Jul 24;18(1):161. doi: 10.1186/s13048-025-01750-y.
Stem cell research is advancing rapidly, offering substantial promise in reproductive medicine, particularly in addressing infertility and other reproductive disorders. Although recent advances have generated significant interest, the successful translation of stem cell treatments from preclinical research settings to clinical practice requires a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms and methodological approaches. This review assesses the current state of stem cell applications in the field of reproductive medicine, emphasizing current research and development, as well as the associated challenges. Adult stem cell-based interventions show considerable potential for treating reproductive tract disorders, mainly ovarian and endometrial regeneration. Despite these promising developments, the transition to widespread clinical implementation is hampered by several challenges, including its heavy reliance on preclinical animal data. The promise of stem cell therapy is considerable, however, validated mechanisms need to be developed that can fully harness their therapeutic capabilities in clinical settings. This review consolidates and evaluates the evidence regarding the therapeutic potential of various stem cell sources, emphasizing their benefits and drawbacks. Although stem zcell therapies have substantial potential for rejuvenating organ dysfunction, future research studies should focus on defining methodological enhancements, such as improving stem cell delivery methods and ensuring long-term safety, to overcome current limitations.
干细胞研究正在迅速发展,在生殖医学领域有着巨大的前景,尤其是在解决不孕症和其他生殖障碍方面。尽管最近的进展引发了广泛关注,但要将干细胞治疗从临床前研究成功转化为临床实践,需要全面了解其潜在机制和方法。本综述评估了干细胞在生殖医学领域的应用现状,重点介绍了当前的研究与开发情况以及相关挑战。基于成体干细胞的干预措施在治疗生殖道疾病方面显示出巨大潜力,主要是卵巢和子宫内膜的再生。尽管有这些令人鼓舞的进展,但向广泛临床应用的转变受到了一些挑战的阻碍,包括严重依赖临床前动物数据。干细胞疗法的前景十分可观,然而,需要开发经过验证的机制,以便在临床环境中充分发挥其治疗能力。本综述整合并评估了有关各种干细胞来源治疗潜力证据,强调了它们的优缺点。尽管干细胞疗法在恢复器官功能方面具有巨大潜力,但未来的研究应专注于确定方法上的改进,如改善干细胞递送方法和确保长期安全性,以克服当前的局限性。