Basic Study
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World J Stem Cells. Jun 26, 2025; 17(6): 104367
Published online Jun 26, 2025. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v17.i6.104367
Figure 7
Figure 7 Patterns of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell senescence. The decreased transcriptional activity of nuclear factor erythroid-derived 2 (NRF2) in the mitofusin-2 (Mfn2) gene region in adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ASCs) leads to MFN2 deficiency and binding immunoglobulin protein (BIP) instability, which promotes endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and cell senescence. Knocking down Nrf2 or Mfn2 reduces the therapeutic efficacy of ASC transplantation.