Mesenchymal stem cells protect retinal ganglion cells from degeneration via mitochondrial donation
Dan Jiang, Hong Feng, Zhao Zhang, Bin Yan, Ling Chen, Chuiyan Ma, Cheng Li, Shuo Han, Yuelin Zhang, Peikai Chen, Hung-Fat Tse, Qingling Fu, Kin Chiu, Qizhou Lian
This study shows that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) protect retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) from degeneration by donating mitochondria, reducing inflammation, and preserving retinal function in a mouse model.
bioRxiv · Aug 19, 2018 · PreprintCell Biology