title: Mesenchymal Stem Cells as a Prospective Therapy for the Diabetic Foot.
abstract: The diabetic foot is a serious complication of diabetes. Mesenchymal stem cells are an abundant source of stem cells which occupy a special position in cell therapies, and recent studies have suggested that mesenchymal stem cells can play essential roles in treatments for the diabetic foot. Here, we discuss the advances that have been made in mesenchymal stem cell treatments for this condition. The roles and functional mechanisms of mesenchymal stem cells in the diabetic foot are also summarized, and insights into current and future studies are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China.
authors.forename: Qinan
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-8733-9191
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China.
authors.forename: Bing
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-6339-4738
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of The Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China.
authors.forename: Ziwen
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-6909-2538
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Liang