Advances in stem cell therapy for scleroderma

doi:10.16138/j.1673-6087.2025.04.15

Abstract

Abstract:

Scleroderma is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder characterized by fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Currently, there is no fully satisfactory treatment for this condition. In recent years, stem cells have emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy for a variety of diseases, owing to their capacities for self-renewal and multilineage differentiation. Substantial advances have been achieved in applying stem cell therapy to scleroderma. This review summarizes the mechanisms and clinical progress of stem cell-based treatments for scleroderma, with the aim of providing new insights for basic research and supporting evidence for future clinical applications.

Key words: Scleroderma, Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, Mesenchymal stem cell transplantation

CLC Number:

R593.25

LIN Ruilian, MA Lili, CHEN Jia. Advances in stem cell therapy for scleroderma[J]. Journal of Internal Medicine Concepts & Practice, 2025, 20(04): 340-344.

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