Pdgfrα Stromal Cells, a Key Regulator for Tissue Homeostasis and Dysfunction in Distinct Organs

Overview

Journal Genes Dis

Date 2025 Jan 6

PMID 39759120

Authors

Xia Kang

Kun Zhao

Zhu Huang

So-Ichiro Fukada

Xiao-Wei Qi

Hongming Miao

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Abstract

Pdgfrα stromal cells are a group of cells specifically expressing Pdgfrα, which may be mentioned with distinct names in different tissues. Importantly, the findings from numerous studies suggest that these cells share exactly similar biomarkers and properties, show complex functions in regulating the microenvironment, and are critical to tissue regeneration, repair, and degeneration. Comparing the similarities and differences between distinct tissue-resident Pdgfrα stromal cells is helpful for us to more comprehensively and deeply understand the behaviors of these cells and to explore some common regulating mechanisms and therapeutical targets. In this review, we summarize previous and current findings on Pdgfrα stromal cells in various tissues and discuss the crosstalk between Pdgfrα stromal cells and microenvironment.

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