The Potential of Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells in Diabetic Wounds and Future Directions for Research and Therapy—Is It Time for Use in Everyday Practice?
Damian Sieńko, Ilona Szabłowska‐Gadomska, Anna Nowak-Szwed, Stefan Rudziński, Maksymilian Gofron, Przemysław Zygmunciak, M. Lewandowska‐Szumieł, Wojciech Zgliczyński, Leszek Czupryniak, Beata Mrozikiewicz‐Rakowska
Abstract
The treatment of diabetic wounds is impaired by the intricate nature of diabetes and its associated complications, necessitating novel strategies. The utilization of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) as a therapeutic modality for chronic and recalcitrant wounds in diabetic patients is an active area of investigation aimed at enhancing its therapeutic potential covering tissue regeneration. The threat posed to the patient and their environment by the presence of a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is so significant that any additional therapeutic approach that opens new pathways to halt the progression of local changes, which subsequently lead to a generalized inflammatory process, offers a chance to reduce the risk of amputation or even death. This article explores the potential of MSCs in diabetic foot ulcer treatment, examining their mechanisms of action, clinical application challenges, and future directions for research and therapy.