Harnessing Platelet-derived factors to reactivate Nucleus Pulposus cells in Intervertebral Disc Regeneration
In conclusion, PL supports the maintenance of a progenitor state in NP cells and may contribute to the regeneration of damaged IVD tissue by activating resident quiescent stem/progenitor cells within the disc.
Authors
- M. Nardini
- C. Gentili
- R. Cancedda
- P. Ferrari
- E. Giannarelli
- A. Muraglia
- A. Zanirato
- M. Formica
- G. Filaci
- M. Mastrogiacomo
Institutions
- Ospedale Policlinico San Martino (IT)
- University of Genoa (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Regenerative Therapy
- Published
- 2026-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reth.2026.101082
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00