Pulmonary Endogenous Progenitor Stem Cell Subpopulation: Physiology, Pathogenesis, and Progress

Overview

Journal J Intensive Med

Specialty Critical Care

Date 2023 Feb 15

PMID 36789358

Authors

Di Liu

Chufan Xu

Lai Jiang

Xiaoyan Zhu

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Abstract

Lungs are structurally and functionally complex organs consisting of diverse cell types from the proximal to distal axis. They have direct contact with the external environment and are constantly at risk of various injuries. Capable to proliferate and differentiate, pulmonary endogenous progenitor stem cells contribute to the maintenance of lung structure and function both under homeostasis and following injuries. Discovering candidate pulmonary endogenous progenitor stem cell types and underlying regenerative mechanisms provide insights into therapeutic strategy development for lung diseases. In this review, we reveal their compositions, roles in lung disease pathogenesis and injury repair, and the underlying mechanisms. We further underline the advanced progress in research approach and potential therapy for lung regeneration. We also demonstrate the feasibility and prospects of pulmonary endogenous stem cell transplantation for lung disease treatment.

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