A facile and scalable in production non-viral gene engineered mesenchymal stem cells for effective suppression of temozolomide-resistant (TMZR) glioblastoma growth.

Author: HoYoon Khei, NgZhi Xu, TeoKe Jia, TooHeng-Phon, TuGeraldine Xue En, YeoTseng Tsai

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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) serve as an attractive vehicle for cell-directed enzyme prodrug therapy (CDEPT) due to their unique tumour-nesting ability. Such approach holds high therapeutic potential for treating solid tumours including glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), a devastating disease with limi...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7488524/

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Engineering Mesenchymal Stem Cells: A New Oasis in Cancer Treatment

Glioblastoma, like a relentless desert sandstorm, is a devastating brain cancer with limited treatment options. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), like sturdy camels navigating the desert, have the potential to deliver therapeutic genes directly to the tumor, akin to a caravan carrying precious supplies to a besieged city. However, current methods using viruses to deliver these genes are often risky, expensive, and complex, like navigating treacherous desert paths. This research aims to develop a safer, more efficient, and scalable method for engineering MSCs for glioblastoma treatment, like building a sturdy bridge over a treacherous desert canyon.

A Facile and Scalable Approach to Gene Engineering

The study demonstrates a novel, non-viral method for transiently engineering MSCs to express a fused transgene, CD::UPRT::GFP, This approach offers a safe and efficient way to deliver therapeutic genes, like a trusty caravan carrying vital supplies across the desert without risking its cargo or its path.

A Promising Strategy for Glioblastoma Treatment

This research unveils a promising new strategy for glioblastoma treatment, offering a safer and more efficient way to deliver therapeutic genes to the tumor. It's like finding a new oasis in the vast desert of glioblastoma research, potentially leading to more effective treatment options and a brighter future for patients.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study offers a promising new direction in the fight against glioblastoma, showcasing the potential of non-viral gene engineering to deliver therapeutic genes safely and efficiently. It is like discovering a hidden oasis in the desert of cancer research, providing a source of hope and a path towards more effective treatment strategies.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2021-06-18
  2. Date Revised 2021-06-18
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

32917269

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC7488524

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English

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