Yucheng Gao, Hao Wang, Liu Shi, Panpan Lu, Guangchun Dai, Ming Zhang, Bowen Han, Mumin Cao, Yingjuan Li, Yunfeng Rui
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Abstract
Tendinopathy is a condition characterized by persistent tendon pain, structural damage, and compromised functionality. Presently, the treatment for tendinopathy remains a formidable challenge, partly because of its unclear pathogenesis. Tendon stem/progenitor cells (TSPCs) are essential for tendon homeostasis, regeneration, remodeling, and repair. An innovative theory has been previously proposed, with insufficient evidence, that the erroneous differentiation of TSPCs may constitute one of the fundamental mechanisms underpinning tendinopathy. Over the past few years, there has been accumulating evidence for plausibility of this theory. In this review, we delve into alterations in the differentiation potential of TSPCs and the underlying mechanisms in the context of injury-induced tendinopathy, diabetic tendinopathy, and age-related tendinopathy to provide updated evidence on the erroneous differentiation theory. Despite certain limitations inherent in the existing body of evidence, the erroneous differentiation theory emerges as a promising and highly pertinent avenue for understanding tendinopathy. In the future, advanced methodologies will be harnessed to further deepen comprehension of this theory, paving the way for prospective developments in clinical therapies targeting TSPCs for the management of tendinopathy.
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The purpose of Stem Cell Reviews and Reports is to cover contemporary and emerging areas in stem cell research and regenerative medicine. The journal will consider for publication:
i) solicited or unsolicited reviews of topical areas of stem cell biology that highlight, critique and synthesize recent important findings in the field.
ii) full length and short reports presenting original experimental work.
iii) translational stem cell studies describing results of clinical trials using stem cells as therapeutics.
iv) papers focused on diseases of stem cells.
v) hypothesis and commentary articles as opinion-based pieces in which authors can propose a new theory, interpretation of a controversial area in stem cell biology, or a stem cell biology question or paradigm. These articles contain more speculation than reviews, but they should be based on solid rationale.
vi) protocols as peer-reviewed procedures that provide step-by-step descriptions, outlined in sufficient detail, so that both experts and novices can apply them to their own research.
vii) letters to the editor and correspondence.
In order to facilitate this exchange of scientific information and exciting novel ideas, the journal has created five thematic sections, focusing on:
i) the role of adult stem cells in tissue regeneration;
ii) progress in research on induced pluripotent stem cells, embryonic stem cells and mechanism governing embryogenesis and tissue development;
iii) the role of microenvironment and extracellular microvesicles in directing the fate of stem cells;
iv) mechanisms of stem cell trafficking, stem cell mobilization and homing with special emphasis on hematopoiesis;
v) the role of stem cells in aging processes and cancerogenesis.