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Stem cell approaches for vocal fold regeneration
Author(s) -
Fishman Jonathan M.,
Long Jenny,
Gugatschka Markus,
De Coppi Paolo,
Hirano Shigeru,
Hertegard Stellan,
Thibeault Susan L.,
Birchall Martin A.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.25820
Subject(s) - regenerative medicine , stem cell , regeneration (biology) , tissue engineering , induced pluripotent stem cell , medicine , neuroscience , intensive care medicine , bioinformatics , biology , embryonic stem cell , biomedical engineering , microbiology and biotechnology , biochemistry , gene
Objectives/Hypothesis Current interventions in the management of vocal fold (VF) dysfunction focus on conservative and surgical approaches. However, the complex structure and precise biomechanical properties of the human VF mean that these strategies have their limitations in clinical practice and in some cases offer inadequate levels of success. Regenerative medicine is an exciting development in this field and has the potential to further enhance VF recovery beyond conventional treatments. Our aim in this review is to discuss advances in the field of regenerative medicine; that is, advances in the process of replacing, engineering, or regenerating the VF through utilization of stem cells, with the intention of restoring normal VF structure and function. Data Sources English literature (1946–2015) review. Methods We conducted a systematic review of MEDLINE for cases and studies of VF tissue engineering utilizing stem cells. Results The three main approaches by which regenerative medicine is currently applied to VF regeneration include cell therapy, scaffold development, and utilization of growth factors. Conclusion Exciting advances have been made in stem cell biology in recent years, including use of induced pluripotent stem cells. We expect such advances to be translated into the field in the forthcoming years. Laryngoscope , 126:1865–1870, 2016