Strategies to enhance efficacy of SPION-labeled stem cell homing by magnetic attraction: A systemic review with meta-analysis

Ye Ji Ahn, Tae Hoon Kong, Jin Sil Choi, Wan Su Yun, Jaehong Key, Young Joon Seo

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Abstract

Stem cells possess a promising potential in the clinical field. The application and effective delivery of stem cells to the desired target organ or site of injury plays an important role. This review describes strategies on understanding the effective delivery of stem cells labeled with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) using an external magnet to enhance stem cell migration in vivo and in vitro. Fourteen total publications among 174 articles were selected. Stem cell type, SPION characteristics, labeling time, and magnetic force in vivo are considered important factors affecting the effective delivery of stem cells to the homing site. Most papers reported that the efficiency was increased when magnet is applied compared to those without. Ten studies analyzed the homing competency of SPION-labeled MSCs in vitro by observing the migration of the cell toward the external magnet. In cell-based experiments, the mechanism of magnetic attraction, the kind of nanoparticles, and various stem cells were studied well. Meta-analysis has shown the mean size of nanoparticles and degree of recovery or regeneration of damaged target organs upon in vivo studies. This strategy may provide a guideline for designing studies involving stem cell homing and further expand stem cell.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4849-4866
Number of pages18
JournalInternational journal of nanomedicine
Volume14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This work was supported by the Gangwon Institute for Regional Program Evaluation grant funded by the Korean Government (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy) (No. R0005797), by the Commercialization Promotion Agency for R&D Outcomes (COMPA) funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT (Development of algorithm for self-diagnosis and self-rehabilitation in peripheral dizziness and a device of portable VNG), and the Technology Innovation Program (20001819) funded by the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE, Korea).

Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 Ahn et al.

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biophysics
  • Bioengineering
  • Biomaterials
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Drug Discovery
  • Organic Chemistry

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