Application of human amniotic epithelial cells in regenerative medicine: a systematic review

Q Zhang, D Lai - Stem cell research & therapy, 2020 - Springer
Human amniotic epithelial cells (hAECs) derived from placental tissues have gained
considerable attention in the field of regenerative medicine. hAECs possess embryonic stem …

Tendon immune regeneration: insights on the synergetic role of stem and immune cells during tendon regeneration

V Russo, M El Khatib, G Prencipe, MR Citeroni… - Cells, 2022 - mdpi.com
Tendon disorders represent a very common pathology in today's population, and
tendinopathies that account 30% of tendon-related injuries, affect yearly millions of people …

[HTML][HTML] Bio-engineering of pre-vascularized islet organoids for the treatment of type 1 diabetes

CH Wassmer, F Lebreton, K Bellofatto… - Transplant …, 2022 - frontierspartnerships.org
Lack of rapid revascularization and inflammatory attacks at the site of transplantation
contribute to impaired islet engraftment and suboptimal metabolic control after clinical islet …

[HTML][HTML] Peripheral ulcerative keratitis: a review

K Hassanpour, RH ElSheikh, A Arabi… - Journal of Ophthalmic …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) is a rare but serious ocular condition that is an important
clinical entity due to its ophthalmological and systemic implications. It is characterized by …

Generation of insulin‐secreting organoids: a step toward engineering and transplanting the bioartificial pancreas

CH Wassmer, F Lebreton, K Bellofatto… - Transplant …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Diabetes is a major health issue of increasing prevalence. ß‐cell replacement, by pancreas
or islet transplantation, is the only long‐term curative option for patients with insulin …

Placental-derived biomaterials and their application to wound healing: a review

NM Protzman, Y Mao, D Long, R Sivalenka… - Bioengineering, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chronic wounds are associated with considerable patient morbidity and present a significant
economic burden to the healthcare system. Often, chronic wounds are in a state of persistent …

Current status and future prospects of perinatal stem cells

P Torre, AI Flores - Genes, 2020 - mdpi.com
The placenta is a temporary organ that is discarded after birth and is one of the most
promising sources of various cells and tissues for use in regenerative medicine and tissue …

[HTML][HTML] Biological importance of human amniotic membrane in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Z Hu, Y Luo, R Ni, Y Hu, F Yang, T Du, Y Zhu - Materials Today Bio, 2023 - Elsevier
The human amniotic membrane (hAM) is the innermost layer of the placenta. Its distinctive
structure and the biological and physical characteristics make it a highly biocompatible …

Amniotic membrane and its derivatives: novel therapeutic modalities in liver disorders

MK Arki, K Moeinabadi-Bidgoli, N Hossein-Khannazer… - Cells, 2023 - mdpi.com
The liver is a vital organ responsible for metabolic and digestive functions, protein synthesis,
detoxification, and numerous other necessary functions. Various acute, chronic, and …

[HTML][HTML] From islet of Langerhans transplantation to the bioartificial pancreas

T Berney, CH Wassmer, F Lebreton, K Bellofatto… - La Presse médicale, 2022 - Elsevier
Type 1 diabetes is a disease resulting from autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing
beta cells in the pancreas. When type 1 diabetes develops into severe secondary …