Influence of Super-Low-Intensity Microwave Radiation on Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Overview

Journal Int J Mol Sci

Publisher MDPI

Specialties Biochemistry
Chemistry
Molecular Biology

Date 2025 Feb 26

PMID 40004170

Authors

Mikhail Yu Artamonov

Felix A Pyatakovich

Inessa A Minenko

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Abstract

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have emerged as a promising tool for regenerative medicine due to their multipotency and immunomodulatory properties. According to recent research, exposing MSCs to super-low-intensity microwave radiation can have a significant impact on how they behave and operate. This review provides an overview of the most recent studies on the effects of microwave radiation on MSCs with power densities that are much below thermal values. Studies repeatedly show that non-thermal mechanisms affecting calcium signaling, membrane transport, mitochondrial activity, along ion channel activation may increase MSC proliferation, differentiation along mesodermal lineages, paracrine factor secretion, and immunomodulatory capabilities during brief, regulated microwave exposures. These bioeffects greatly enhance MSC regeneration capability in preclinical models of myocardial infarction, osteoarthritis, brain damage, and other diseases. Additional study to understand microwave treatment settings, biological processes, and safety assessments will aid in the translation of this unique, non-invasive strategy of activating MSCs with microwave radiation to improve cell engraftment, survival, and tissue healing results. Microwave-enhanced MSC treatment, if shown safe and successful, might have broad relevance as a novel cell-based approach for a variety of regenerative medicine applications.

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