Title:Adult Stem Cell Research in Light of the Bovine Mammary Gland Regenerative
Medicine
Volume: 18
Issue: 6
Author(s): Mudasir Bashir Gugjoo*, Fajar Farooq, Ejaz Rasool Dar, Syed Mudasir Ahmad, Riaz Ahmad Shah, Amarpal and Jalal ud Din Parrah
Affiliation:
- Division of Veterinary Clinical Complex, FVSc & AH, SKUAST Kashmir, J&K-190006, India
Keywords:
Bovine, Mammary gland stem cells (MaSCs), mammary gland, mesenchymal stem cell, mammary stem/progenitor cells, regeneration.
Abstract: The bovine mammary gland has vital importance in the dairy sector, as it is considered a
source of basic dairy product, milk. Mammary gland affections are widespread, which affect the dairy
industry economically and pose a potential public health hazard. Current therapeutic options are ineffective
in controlling the infection and regenerating the gland effectively. Antimicrobials commonly used
against mastitis make their way into the milk . In order to find a solution to these problems, advanced
therapeutic options, like the one for stem cells, are considered. Mammary gland stem cells (MaSCs) are
considered to maintain tissue homeostasis. The characterization of these cells and their derived lineages
(progenitor cells and mammary epithelial cells) may potentially provide the physiological status or production
potential of the gland. However, current isolation methods are cumbersome and fall short to isolate
a pure line of cattle MaSCs from progenitors or other differentiated epithelial cells. An alternative to
the therapeutic application of MaSCs is the mesenchymal stem cell (MSC). These cells can potentially
control microbial infection, show anti-inflammatory and other pro-healing effects, and furthermore enhance
mammary epithelial cell secretory potential to ensure tissue regeneration. The current review focuses
on MaSCs and MSCs properties in light of the bovine mammary gland regeneration.