Publication Name	World Journal of Stem Cells
Manuscript ID	103100
Country	Italy

Category	Ophthalmology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Stem cell therapy for retinal pigment epithelium disorders
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Francesco Saverio Sorrentino, Francesco Parmeggiani, Lorenzo Gardini, Luigi Fontana, Mutali Musa, Caterina Gagliano and Marco Zeppieri
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Marco Zeppieri, MD, PhD, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Udine, p. le S. Maria della Misericordia 15, Udine 33100, Italy. mark.zeppieri@asufc.sanita.fvg.it
Key Words	Cell transplantation; Molecular stem cell mechanisms; Retinal degeneration; Stem cell therapy; Retinal pigment epithelium
Core Tip	There has been significant progress in research on the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), with a particular focus on stem cell therapies and molecular discoveries that have the potential to treat retinopathies. The RPE is crucial for vision and the health of the eye. Studies have shown the potential of using stem cell-derived RPE to cure retinopathies in their early stages. Understanding the molecular and genetic mechanisms that are involved in the development and differentiation of RPE are fundamental when searching for novel therapeutic approaches.
Citation	<p>Sorrentino FS, Parmeggiani F, Gardini L, Fontana L, Musa M, Gagliano C, Zeppieri M. Stem cell therapy for retinal pigment epithelium disorders. <i>World J Stem Cells</i> 2025; 17(5): 103100</p>

Received	2024-11-08 08:26
Peer-Review Started	2024-11-08 08:26
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2025-02-10 08:43
Revised	2025-02-17 12:52
Second Decision	2025-04-15 02:44
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-04-16 10:57
Articles in Press	2025-04-16 10:57
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2025-05-06 04:46
Typeset the Manuscript	2025-05-19 03:51

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