Apple ethanol extract promotes proliferation of human adult stem cells, which involves the regenerative potential of stem cells
Tissue regeneration using adult stem cells (ASCs) has significant potential as a novel treatment for many degenerative diseases. Previous studies have established that age negatively affects the proliferation status and differentiation potential of ASCs, suggesting a possible limitation in their potential therapeutic use. Therefore, we hypothesized that apple extract might exert beneficial effects on ASCs. The specific objectives were to investigate the proliferative effect of apple ethanol extract on human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) and human cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (CB-MSCs), and identify the possible molecular mechanisms.
Source: Nutrition Research - Category: Nutrition Authors: Jienny Lee, Moon Sam Shin, Mi Ok Kim, Sunghee Jang, Sae Woong Oh, Mingyeong Kang, Kwangseon Jung, Yong Seek Park, Jongsung Lee Source Type: research