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World J Stem Cells. Aug 26, 2026; 18(8): 119963
Published online Aug 26, 2026. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.119963
Published online Aug 26, 2026. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.119963
Figure 2 Human amniotic mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles mediate mitochondrial transfer to damaged osteo blasts and endothelial cells via tunneling nanotubes, restoring oxidative phosphorylation and ATP production, while promoting glycolytic adaptation in endothelial cells to support vascular repair.
ROS: Reactive oxygen species; hAMSC-sEVs: Human amniotic mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles; CXCR4: CXC receptor-4; ICAM-1: Intercellular adhesion molecule-1; PGC-1α: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha; OXPHOS: Oxidative phosphorylation; HIF-1α: Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α.
- Citation: Yang Y, Zhang GD, Yi L, Yang X, Han ZG, Song CY, Lu JS, Wang KY. Breaking the cycle of radiation-induced bone death: Human amniotic mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles restore coupled osteo-angiogenic regeneration. World J Stem Cells 2026; 18(8): 119963
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/full/v18/i8/119963.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.119963