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Maybe melatonin can help investigations from Japan on hair stem cells
J Pineal Res. 2016 Oct 13. doi: 10.1111/jpi.12372. [Epub ahead of print]
Melatonin Enhances Survival and Preserves Functional Integrity of Stem Cells: A Review.
Lee MS1, Yin TC1, Sung PH2, Chiang JY3,4, Sun CK5, Yip HK6,7,8,9,10.
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Abstract
Despite state-of-the-art pharmaceutical regimens, continuous improvements in diagnostic techniques as well as refinements in equipment and interventional procedures, many diseases remain refractory to conventional therapies. Recent advances in stem cell (SC) biology have opened an avenue to exploring its therapeutic potential in various disease entities, especially those that are ischemia-related and refractory to conventional treatment. A number of experimental studies and clinical trials have already demonstrated promising outcomes. On the other hand, SC therapy is associated with major problems. For instance, ischemia, inflammation, and oxidative stress are some of the factors unfavorable for SC survival once SCs are implanted into the ischemic area in an attempt to enhance tissue regeneration and restore organ function. Melatonin, which is originally derived from pineal gland in the regulation of human circadian rhythms and sleep, is a potent free radical scavenger and metal chelator with the capacity to alleviate oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions as well as stabilizing cell membranes. Accumulating data have demonstrated that melatonin-supported SC therapy is superior to SC alone for improving ischemia-related organ dysfunction. In this review, we describe and interpret the potential role of melatonin in sustaining the survival and preserving the functional integrity of SC. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Maybe melatonin can help investigations from Japan on hair stem cells
J Pineal Res. 2016 Oct 13. doi: 10.1111/jpi.12372. [Epub ahead of print]
Melatonin Enhances Survival and Preserves Functional Integrity of Stem Cells: A Review.
Lee MS1, Yin TC1, Sung PH2, Chiang JY3,4, Sun CK5, Yip HK6,7,8,9,10.
Author information
Abstract
Despite state-of-the-art pharmaceutical regimens, continuous improvements in diagnostic techniques as well as refinements in equipment and interventional procedures, many diseases remain refractory to conventional therapies. Recent advances in stem cell (SC) biology have opened an avenue to exploring its therapeutic potential in various disease entities, especially those that are ischemia-related and refractory to conventional treatment. A number of experimental studies and clinical trials have already demonstrated promising outcomes. On the other hand, SC therapy is associated with major problems. For instance, ischemia, inflammation, and oxidative stress are some of the factors unfavorable for SC survival once SCs are implanted into the ischemic area in an attempt to enhance tissue regeneration and restore organ function. Melatonin, which is originally derived from pineal gland in the regulation of human circadian rhythms and sleep, is a potent free radical scavenger and metal chelator with the capacity to alleviate oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions as well as stabilizing cell membranes. Accumulating data have demonstrated that melatonin-supported SC therapy is superior to SC alone for improving ischemia-related organ dysfunction. In this review, we describe and interpret the potential role of melatonin in sustaining the survival and preserving the functional integrity of SC. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
