Mesenchymal Stem Cells Research In Cartilage Repair

Avinash DhauniAugust 25, 20230 commentsUncategorized

Abstract for Mesenchymal Stem Cells Research In Cartilage Repair

Mesenchymal Stem Cells Research In Cartilage Repair – Advances in Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) research has initiated the development of new therapeutic strategies that brings promise to patients suffering from damaged cartilage. It has been generally accepted that research conducted in developed countries are more advanced than those of developing nations although,the need for the utilization of such technologies are more pronounced in the latter.

Despite its importance, it is unclear as whether the research progress of developing countries is comparable to that of developed nations. To determine this, Malaysia being a typical developing country was selected as a comparative model. A review on research related to MSC in cartilage repair or fundamental studies using MSCs for the past 10 years (from 2001 till 2011) was performed using online research databases which included PubMed, Scopus, and ISI Web of Knowledge.

RESULTS: Of the 42 countries, Malaysia ranked 22nd in the number of publications, while amongst the Asia-Pacific countries, Malaysia is number 6 of 9. Developed and developing countries contributed 80.1% and 19.9% of the published articles in this field respectively. Despite being a developing country, China ranks second in the world. There were significant differences (p<0.01) in the publication numbers, total budget for research, and %GDP for research between the developed and developing nations.

The amount of GDP, %GDP for research, and total budget for research demonstrate significant correlations (p<0.01). Although Malaysia ranks slow in terms of total publications worldwide, it has the highest number of publications comparable to larger and more affluent countries such as Israel, Turkey, and Norway. CONCLUSION:

There appears to be a strong relationship between GDP and research publication in MSC for cartilage repair. Despite being a developing country with a relatively lower GDP, Malaysia is progressing significantly in this area of research but remains remarkably behind China and other advanced countries

Dream Body Clinic is able to treat cartilage-damaged joints such as; knees, shoulders, ankles, wrists, elbows, spine, hips, fingers, and toes. We use mesenchymal stem cells derived from the placenta and Wharton’s Jelly (Umbilical tissue). These mesenchymal stem cells are able to guide the cellular regeneration of cartilage for patients with arthritis.