Transplantation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells attenuates pulmonary fibrosis of silicosis via anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptosis effects in rats

Transplantation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells attenuates pulmonary fibrosis of silicosis via anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptosis effects in rats

Abstract Background Silicosis has been topping the list of high-incidence occupational diseases in developing countries and cannot be completely cured. Recent advances in stem cell research have made possible the treatment of various diseases including lung fibrosis. The application of stem cell the...

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Main Authors: Shangya Chen, Guanqun Cui, Cheng Peng, Martin F. Lavin, Xiaoying Sun, Enguo Zhang, Ye Yang, Yingjun Guan, Zhongjun Du, Hua Shao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells
Silicosis
Pulmonary fibrosis
Animal model
Transplantation
Cell therapy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-018-0846-9

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