The Therapeutic Potential of Pericytes in Bone Tissue Regeneration.
Assel IssabekovaGulshakhar K KudaibergenAliya SekenovaAidar DairovMadina SarsenovaSholpan MukhlisAbay TemirzhanMurat BaidarbekovSaule EskendirovaVyacheslav OgayPublished in: Biomedicines (2023)
Pericytes, as perivascular cells, are present in all vascularized organs and tissues, and they actively interact with endothelial cells in capillaries and microvessels. Their involvement includes functions like blood pressure regulation, tissue regeneration, and scarring. Studies have confirmed that pericytes play a crucial role in bone tissue regeneration through direct osteodifferentiation processes, paracrine actions, and vascularization. Recent preclinical and clinical experiments have shown that combining perivascular cells with osteogenic factors and tissue-engineered scaffolds can be therapeutically effective in restoring bone defects. This approach holds promise for addressing bone-related medical conditions. In this review, we have emphasized the characteristics of pericytes and their involvement in angiogenesis and osteogenesis. Furthermore, we have explored recent advancements in the use of pericytes in preclinical and clinical investigations, indicating their potential as a therapeutic resource in clinical applications.
Keyphrases
- bone mineral density
- endothelial cells
- stem cells
- induced apoptosis
- blood pressure
- bone regeneration
- soft tissue
- bone loss
- cell cycle arrest
- gene expression
- wound healing
- bone marrow
- postmenopausal women
- heart rate
- cell death
- type diabetes
- endoplasmic reticulum stress
- risk assessment
- vascular endothelial growth factor
- artificial intelligence
- tissue engineering
- signaling pathway
- metabolic syndrome
- big data
- climate change
- hypertensive patients
- high glucose
- drug induced