Title:Stem Cells: A Golden Therapy for Diabetic Wounds
Volume: 17
Issue: 2
Author(s): Shubhangi Buchade, Shivani Desai*, Ramesh Bhonde, Heena Kazi, Shivani Sainani and Ketki Rode
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmacology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Pune,India
Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus, diabetic complications, foot ulcer, stem cells, angiogenesis, therapy.
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is the 7th leading cause of death worldwide. Diabetes can affect the organ
systems and lead to serious complications, majorly categorized as macrovascular complications, microvascular
complications, and diabetic wounds. Foot ulcer develops in 15-25% diabetic patients. In
diabetic wound, there is an impairment in growth factor, neuropeptide, matrix metalloproteinases, angiogenesis,
and immune system. Many approaches are being experimented to manage this major complication
of diabetic foot, but unfortunately with lower success rate. Stem cell is an upcoming field which
is being explored in the world of diabetes. Hence, this review is designed to understand the basic pathogenesis
and complications of types of diabetes and the role of stem cells in a diabetic wound and the
benefits related to it.