Osteoporosis treatment using stem cell-derived exosomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies.
Xiaoyu HeYangbin WangZhihua LiuYiyong WengShupeng ChenQunlong PanYizhong LiHanshi WangShu LinHai-Ming YuPublished in: Stem cell research & therapy (2023)
The results were relatively robust and reliable despite some publication biases, suggesting that exosome treatment increased bone mass, improved bone microarchitecture, and enhanced bone strength compared with placebo treatments. Moreover, stem cell-derived exosomes may favour anabolism over catabolism, shifting the dynamic balance towards bone regeneration.