The broad repertoire of secreted trophic and immunomodulatory cytokines produced by mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), generally referred to as the MSC secretome, has considerable potential for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. However, harnessing this MSC secretome towards meaningful therapeutic outcomes is challenging due to limited control on cytokine production following transplantation. This review outlines current understanding of the MSC secretome as a therapeutic for treatment of ischemic heart disease. We discuss ongoing investigative directions aimed at improving cellular activity and characterizing the secretome and its regulation in greater detail. Finally, we provide insights and perspectives for future development of the MSC secretome as a therapeutic tool.
Paclitaxel-loaded PLGA microspheres entrapped in an alginate gel matrix could be potential local chemotherapy implants to treat malignant glioma with critical advantages of implantability and sustained drug release with low initial burst.
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