Mesenchymal Stem Cell Homing Into Intervertebral Discs Enhances the Tie2-positive Progenitor Cell Population, Prevents Cell Death, and Induces a Proliferative Response

Conclusion. Our findings indicate that MSC homing enhances the survival and regenerative capability of IVD cells, which may be mediated by intercellular communication. MSC homing could represent a potential treatment strategy to prevent the onset of the degenerative cascade in IVDs at risk such as IVDs adjacent to a fused segment or IVDs after herniation. Level of Evidence: N/A
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: BASIC SCIENCE Source Type: research