Mesenchymal stem cells - the secret agents of cancer immunotherapy: Promises, challenges, and surprising twists

Minev, Theia; Balbuena, Shani; Gill, Jaya Mini; Marincola, Francesco M.; Kesari, Santosh; Lin, Feng

doi:10.18632/oncotarget.28672

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A review of the immunomodulatory properties of mesenchymal stem cells and their derived extracellular vesicles in small-cell and non-small-cell lung cancer cells

Kareem,

Sameer,

Yaseen

et al. 2025

International Immunopharmacology

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A review of the immunomodulatory properties of mesenchymal stem cells and their derived extracellular vesicles in small-cell and non-small-cell lung cancer cells

Kareem,

Sameer,

Yaseen

et al. 2025

International Immunopharmacology

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Immune modulating stem cells represent a significant component of the immune system.

Karpenko

2024

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Stem cells represent a vital component of the body's natural repair mechanisms, providing support for tissues with differentiating cells and responding to regenerative requests in damaged areas. Mesenchymal stem cells are additionally known for their immunomodulatory properties. The immunomodulatory properties of these cells are used in clinical practice for the treatment of immune-associated dysregulations. Mesenchymal stem cells and their derivatives are applied in organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation procedures for the treatment of autoimmune disorders and other conditions. Recently immune privileges for them and few other stem cells were demonstrated. Existence of stem cells immune privileges was reasoned by cross action between processes of regeneration and inflammation and as a part of peripheral control of autoimmunity. A new fundamental feature of stem cells requires integration into the general understanding of evolution and regulation of the stem system. I suggest a functional model which links the attributes of stem cells, including quiescence, response to regeneration request, immune modulation, and the maintenance of homeostatic differences, as well as their low percentage in tissues. I suggest that immune modulating stem cells (IMSCs) should be recognized as a relevant part of the immune system.

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Mesenchymal stem cells - the secret agents of cancer immunotherapy: Promises, challenges, and surprising twists

Cited by 2 publications

References 77 publications

A review of the immunomodulatory properties of mesenchymal stem cells and their derived extracellular vesicles in small-cell and non-small-cell lung cancer cells

A review of the immunomodulatory properties of mesenchymal stem cells and their derived extracellular vesicles in small-cell and non-small-cell lung cancer cells

Immune modulating stem cells represent a significant component of the immune system.

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