TLDR Hair follicle stem cells may help treat acute pancreatitis by reducing inflammation and aiding regeneration.
The study investigated the therapeutic potential of hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HF-MSCs) in treating acute pancreatitis (AP) using a rat model. HF-MSCs were extracted from infant Sprague-Dawley rats and transplanted into rats with AP via tail vein injection. The results showed that HF-MSCs homed to the damaged pancreas, expressed pancreatic progenitor cell markers, reduced inflammation, and promoted pancreatic regeneration. These findings suggested that HF-MSC transplantation could be a promising treatment for AP, although further research on its effectiveness and safety was needed for clinical application.
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