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World J Stem Cells. Aug 26, 2021; 13(8): 1072-1083
Published online Aug 26, 2021. doi: 10.4252/wjsc.v13.i8.1072
Mesenchymal stem cells as a potential therapeutic tool to cure cognitive impairment caused by neuroinflammation
Maryna Skok
Maryna Skok, Department of Molecular Immunology, Palladin Institute of Biochemistry NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv 01054, Ukraine
Author contributions: Skok M conceptualized the study and wrote and revised the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There is no conflict of interests.
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Corresponding author: Maryna Skok, DSc, Academic Fellow, Professor, Senior Researcher, Department of Molecular Immunology, Palladin Institute of Biochemistry NAS of Ukraine, 9 Leontovicha str., Kyiv 01054, Ukraine. skok@biochem.kiev.ua
Received: February 24, 2021
Peer-review started: February 24, 2021
First decision: April 20, 2021
Revised: April 28, 2021
Accepted: July 29, 2021
Article in press: July 29, 2021
Published online: August 26, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have a significant therapeutic potential in treating neuroinflammation-related cognitive disfunctions including age-related neurodegenerative diseases. The review summarizes recent data concerning optimization of MSC use for therapeutic purposes with the emphasis on the achievements of the last 2 years. Specific attention is paid to extracellular vesicles secreted by MSCs and to the role of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The main conclusion is that therapeutic application of MSCs should include measures to facilitate their homing to the brain, support the survival in the brain microenvironment and stimulate the production of neurotrophic and anti-inflammatory factors.